Resident Care Aide Medication Technician 311 and 117

INNOVATIVE WICKSHIRE PORT ST. LUCIE; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Wickshire Port St. Lucie is seeking a dedicated Medication Technician to help manage resident medications with accuracy and care.

The role focuses on administering prescribed meds, monitoring for side effects, and ensuring residents take the correct dosages on schedule. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have prior experience in a healthcare or assisted living setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medication Technician training program with self-administration instruction.
• Previous healthcare or assisted living experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medication management and self-administration as prescribed.
• Monitor residents for adverse reactions and report concerns to the supervisor.
• Keep accurate records of medication assistance and changes in regimens.
• Communicate with residents, families, and healthcare providers to meet medication needs with the wellness coordinator.
• Maintain the medication cart and ensure medications are stored securely.
• Follow safety protocols for medication administration to minimize errors or accidents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medication Technician training program completion

Job description

Full job description

Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medication Technician to join our team. The Medication Technician will be responsible for assisting residents with medication management, administering medications as prescribed, and monitoring residents for any adverse reactions or side effects. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with medication management, including assistance with self-administering medications as prescribed and ensuring that residents take the correct dosage at the appropriate times.
• Monitor residents for any adverse reactions or side effects from medications and report any concerns to the appropriate Supervisor
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of assistance with medications and any changes in residents' medication regimens
• Communicate with residents, family members, and healthcare providers to ensure that residents' medication needs are being met effectively with the wellness coordinator.
• Assist with maintaining the medication cart and ensuring that medications are properly stored and secured
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures for medication administration to minimize the risk of errors or accidents

Qualifications:

High School Diploma

Completion of assistance with self-administration Medication Technician training program

Previous experience working in a healthcare or assisted living setting (preferred)

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