Medication Technician

About the role

The Medication Technician is responsible for enhancing the overall Resident experience through the provision of exceptional daily nursing care and service in accordance with each resident's personalized care plan. The Medication Technician assists with activities of daily living, like dressing, eating, grooming, communicating, toileting, personal hygiene and mobility needs, as well as preparing and administering medications according to health care provider instructions and within the scope of Grand Living’s license.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the Resident experience through exceptional daily nursing care and service.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as dressing, eating, grooming, communicating, toileting, personal hygiene and mobility needs.
• Prepare and administer medications according to health care provider instructions and within the scope of Grand Living’s license.
• Work in accordance with The Sterling Touch® principles of being friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional.
• Provide assistance with ADLs in accordance with each assigned resident’s personalized care plan.
• Observe and provide medication assistance to residents.
• React and communicate during emergencies.
• Communicate with other employees, supervisors, residents and guests.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 1-2 years of experience working with Seniors preferred, but not required.
• Medication Technician, required.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to provide assistance with ADLs in accordance with each assigned resident’s personalized care plan, observe and provide medication assistance to resident, react and communicate during emergencies, and communicate with other employees, supervisors, residents and guests.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull and work continuously without sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 1-2 years of experience working with Seniors preferred, but not required.
• Medication Technician, required.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to provide assistance with ADLs in accordance with each assigned resident’s personalized care plan, observe and provide medication assistance to resident, react and communicate during emergencies, and communicate with other employees, supervisors, residents and guests.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull and work continuously without sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds.

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of medication administration and safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• A full benefits package for full-time employees including 1) a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program offering 120 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing to 160 hours in the second year, and continuing to build with length of service; 2) affordable insurance options for medical, dental, vision and more; 3) a 401(k) with a 4% company match on a 5% contribution, 4) automatic life insurance and AD&D coverage for all team members with a robust employee assistance program (EAP).
• PTO is earned at lesser rates for part-time staff.
• Exquisite cuisine and free employee meals (must meet eligibility requirements).
• Grand Spa & Fitness facilities available for use at designated times.

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

Weekdays + Rotating weekends

Schedule

Shift: 3pm-11pm

Benefits

• PTO is earned at lesser rates for part-time staff.
• Exquisite cuisine and free employee meals (must meet eligibility requirements).
• Grand Spa & Fitness facilities available for use at designated times.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Grand Living, our motto is "Your Life. Uniquely Embraced." We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all, where our differences aren't just accepted, but celebrated.