Senior Care Medication Aide | Safe & Precise

Sunrise Senior Living; Mount Vernon (VA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

MyFlexPay

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Mount Vernon, VA is seeking a Medication Aide/Med Tech to administer medications per physician orders, observe residents, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. You will follow MAR/TAR documentation in real time, monitor residents for adverse effects, and maintain clean medication carts and rooms in a compliant environment.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, CPR/First Aid, and strong documentation/communication

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medication Administration certification required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Senior care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration.
• Document in MAR/TAR accurately and in real time.
• Observe residents during and after medication passes.
• Monitor symptoms and administer medications as ordered for symptom relief.
• Report refusals or concerns promptly.
• Complete narcotic counts per policy.
• Maintain clean, organized medication carts and rooms.
• Follow infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication skills

CPR and First Aid

Senior care experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living in Mount Vernon, VA is seeking a Medication Aide/Med Tech to administer medications per physician orders, observe residents, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. You will follow MAR/TAR documentation in real time, monitor residents for adverse effects, and maintain clean medication carts and rooms in a compliant environment.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, CPR/First Aid, and strong documentation/communication