Senior Living Medication Aide - Safe, Precise Care

Sunrise Senior Living; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Plan

Retirement Savings

PTO & holidays

myFlexPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Medication Aide / Med Tech to administer medications safely and with dignity, following physician orders and the Six Rights of Medication Administration.

You will document in MAR/TAR in real time, monitor residents during and after passes, and report any refusals or concerns promptly. Maintain clean medication carts and adhere to infection control standards; CPR/First Aid and a high school diploma are required, with care-experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Medication Administration certification is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification are required.
• Senior care experience is 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.
• 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

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Medication Aide / Med Tech to administer medications safely and with dignity, following physician orders and the Six Rights of Medication Administration.

You will document in MAR/TAR in real time, monitor residents during and after passes, and report any refusals or concerns promptly. Maintain clean medication carts and adhere to infection control standards; CPR/First Aid and a high school diploma are required, with care-experience preferred.