Senior Care Medication Aide: Safe, Precise Meds & Dignity

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc; Bon Air (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Employee assistance program

Discount program

myFlexPay

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Medication Aide/Med Tech to ensure residents receive medications and treatments safely, accurately, and with dignity. You will administer medications per physician orders and document in MAR/TAR in real time.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, CPR/First Aid certification, and strong documentation and communication skills. Senior care experience is preferred and beneficial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medication Administration certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• 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

Documentation

Communication

Senior care experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Medication Aide/Med Tech to ensure residents receive medications and treatments safely, accurately, and with dignity. You will administer medications per physician orders and document in MAR/TAR in real time.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, CPR/First Aid certification, and strong documentation and communication skills. Senior care experience is preferred and beneficial for success in this position.