Senior Living Medication Aide: Safe, Precise Care & Impact

Sunrise Senior Living; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Medication Aide / Med Tech to ensure residents receive medications safely and with dignity in a senior living setting. You will administer orders, observe residents, document in MAR/TAR, and maintain medication areas while following infection control standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, CPR/First Aid, and strong documentation and communication skills; senior care experience is preferred.

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

Age 18+

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Medication Aide / Med Tech to ensure residents receive medications safely and with dignity in a senior living setting. You will administer orders, observe residents, document in MAR/TAR, and maintain medication areas while following infection control standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, Medication Administration certification, CPR/First Aid, and strong documentation and communication skills; senior care experience is preferred.