Med Tech (Part Time)

The Medication Technician @ BridgePoint at Los Altos administers resident medication or assist residents with self-administration of medication and coordinate treatments to residents. Provide assistance with activities of daily living while encouraging independence and ensuring each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. Part Time | Friday + Saturday, 10pm-630am OR Friday, 6am-230pm Pay Range $25-27/hr Hiring Bonus $500 What will I do every day? Observe residents for any changes in condition and report to Care Services Director, Resident Care Coordinator (RCC)/Dementia Care Coordinator (DCC), or appropriate physicianAssist residents with simple requests as needed or find an appropriate associate to assistLearn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer service, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfactionDocument and report changes of condition and use company forms for resident care documentationProvide medication set up and assistanceLog in medications from pharmacies, verify physician’s orders and communicate any concerns immediatelyTrack all medications and re-order as neededPerform the following tasks with residents track vital signs, weight, diabetic testing and/or insulin injection (if state allowed), ambulation, and general activitiesFollow all regulatory and company policies regarding the destruction of medications as identified by the physician, pharmacy, or Care Services DirectorAssist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the resident’s physicianFamiliar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medicationsSupport, lead and participate in resident-centered wellness programsWork toward maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, and personal safetyAssist resident assistants as needed and whenever primary tasks are completedTrack supplies that are needed and communicate to Care Services Director or RCC/DCCWork as part of the team within your department and across the communitySupport open and honest communication with and between all associatesMaintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when workingLook for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basisEnsure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediatelySupport continuous improvementAdhere to all regulations, laws and Kisco standards, including the Associate HandbookUnderstand and support the community sales processPerform other related duties as required What will I need to be successful in this role? Bring a smile to work every dayBe a great team playerBe a high school graduate Nursing Assistant course (State approved, if required) Special Requirements/Certifications I may need? Must be 21 years of age (or meet state requirements)Have current First Aid and CPR certificationHave completed the required training, and/or certification (according to state) for assisting with medicationsMust be knowledgeable of pertinent regulations with monitoring and licensing of the residenceBasic competency in the use of multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office applications, internet-based and custom applicationsAbility to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed What’s in it for me? (Great Question!) Competitive payA free meal per shiftHealthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)Matching 401k (Full-time only)Paid Time OffRewards and Bonus OpportunitiesContinuous Training and Growth Opportunities What do we do? We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years. All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process, which includes successfully passing a drug screen, a job specific-related physical, a TB test, and a background check. If selected for employment, the company will cover the cost of these pre-hire requirements Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer