Senior Living Medication Technician & Caregiver

Paycom - ATS; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Medication Technician to support resident care and assure medications are administered per physician orders. You will follow the Six Rights and use the eMAR system to ensure accuracy and safety.

We expect active certification or prior senior-care experience, CPR/First Aid, and strong communication plus time management skills. You’ll contribute to a caregiving culture that values dignity and everyday wellbeing for residents.

Qualifications

• Active Medication Technician Certification in good standing or at least one year of experience in the care of seniors.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to utilize or learn the eMAR system to administer medications.

Responsibilities

• Accurately following the resident MAR to ensure that medications are given out according to the Physician’s orders.
• Understand and follow the Six rights of medication administration and all policies and procedures regarding medication management.
• Understand and appropriately utilize the eMAR system for medication administration.
• Communicate appropriately with clinical leadership for clarification and direction regarding resident medication administration and care.
• Providing direct resident care.
• Supervision of resident care work of non-licensed team members and other areas of the branch as appropriate.
• Be a leader in demonstrating the Bickford Mission ‘Whatever it Takes’ to all other team members on shift.

Skills

Medication administration

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

eMAR system

Job description

Bickford Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Medication Technician to support resident care and assure medications are administered per physician orders. You will follow the Six Rights and use the eMAR system to ensure accuracy and safety.

We expect active certification or prior senior-care experience, CPR/First Aid, and strong communication plus time management skills. You’ll contribute to a caregiving culture that values dignity and everyday wellbeing for residents.