Assisted Living MedTech - Night Shift - Full-Time

About the role

La Posada at Park Centre, Inc. is currently seeking a Full-Time Medication Technician. The role involves administering medications and treatments as prescribed by residents' physicians, performing caregiver duties, and providing training to new med techs and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Administers and/or assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance to physician orders.
• Completes simple treatments and reports the resident's vital signs as directed.
• Maintains accurate records of medications and treatments administered or omitted on each resident’s medication administration record.
• Reports and records changes in resident conditions, incidents, and accidents to the nurse.
• Routinely communicates pharmacy and nurse as indicated to assure medications are received in a timely manner.
• Properly stores medications and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
• Removes out-dated or discontinued medications for return to the pharmacy.
• Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence and choice.
• Regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to LPN Supervisor.
• Assists with or performs resident ADL’s, takes vital signs and weights an accurately documents care services provided and observations on communication log and incident reports.
• Greets residents, visitors and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards and promotes individual rights.
• Demonstrates the mission and philosophy of La Posada.
• Fulfills community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to a supervisor.
• Performs First Aid and initiates emergency response procedures as required.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services and staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certification as a Caregiver at the Personal, Supervisory, and Directed level.
• Current CPR and First Aid cards.
• Fingerprint clearance card.
• Current TB test.
• Certified Caregiver Certification (if applicable).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medication administration and treatment protocols.

Skills

• Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Empathy and patience.
• Judgment and detail-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Mileage Incentive Program if you live over 15 miles away
• Beautiful Campus with a Free On-Site Fitness Center
• Discount at Los Niños del Valle Pre-School
• Scholarship Program: Up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service, plus yearly opportunities for additional scholarship awards

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate resident needs.