Medication Technician

Mission

Ciela offers seniors a state-of-the-art community featuring incredible 360-degree views, expansive outdoor spaces, light-filled residences, gourmet California cuisine, engaging activities, and a robust wellness program designed by Los Angeles' top health professionals. Medication Technician Job Description

Purpose

To ensure proper medication administration per resident's personal physician and the community's Policies and Procedures. To provide personal care and assist in monitoring the wellbeing and the environment of the residents receiving assisted living services.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• CNA, or previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting preferred
• Current CNA license, other license, or ability to obtain as required by State regulatory agency
• Ability to take blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, and O2 Sat or ability to learn
• Experience reading medical terminology preferred
• Must enjoy working with seniors
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and team members
• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other team members
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
• Must meet all health-related requirements pertaining to state licensure
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials
• Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials
• Must maintain annual Continuing Education Credits
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must successfully complete required Medication Technician curriculum

Essential Functions

• Medication Administration
• Assists with resident mealtimes in dining room, serves meals in accordance with proper serving technique and ensures that food is presented in an attractive manner as needed
• Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings and assists with those activities as needed
• Attends all required team member meetings and in-service training sessions
• Answers phones as needed in a prompt and courteous manner
• Upholds Residents’ Rights as defined by state regulations and by Company policy, at all times
• Supports and upholds all other Company policies, and the service philosophy
• Adheres to the company dress code while on duty
• Reliable and predictable attendance

Starting Hourly Wages

$21 - $25