Medication Technician/Level 1 Medication Aide-Nights

Addington Place of Shoal is seeking a full-time Medication Technician for night positions. The schedule is 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with a 2-week rotating shift.

About the Company

Arvum Senior Living proudly manages Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across 8 states, representing over 2,000 units throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest. Rooted in our Pillars of Excellence, Arvum creates purpose-driven environments where seniors are supported with compassion and where team members find meaningful work, strong culture, and continuous growth opportunities. As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the country, Arvum communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026.

At Arvum, your purpose and growth matter. We invest in learning and development to support professional growth, offering on-the-job training with no experience required for most positions.

Responsibilities

Caregiver Duties

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows their locations and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
• Observes, reports, and documents symptoms and conditions of residents, including changes in skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary habits, and activity participation.
• Responds promptly to security systems and resident call bells.
• Notifies supervisor or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of continence products properly to ensure sanitation.
• Serves and collects food trays; reports meal refusals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of residents’ rooms and work areas.
• Practices standard care precautions for cleanliness, hygiene, and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, dignity, and physical safety.
• Actively participates in and assists residents with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating).
• Engages residents in life skills and enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists internal and external customers, including guests, family members, residents, vendors, and team members.
• Performs resident laundry as assigned.

Medication Technician Duties

• Reviews service plans to learn pertinent resident information.
• Assists and observes medications and treatments using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Documents and initials medication administration, including refusals or missed doses.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information, including medications.
• Reports resident concerns to the Nurse or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
• Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
• Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
• Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, and treatment carts for neatness and availability of medications.
• Follows the re-fill process for medications.
• Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, and respiration rates).
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Active certifications required (e.g., Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred).
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with early access to earned wages.
• Flexible scheduling options (full-time and part-time).
• Paid time off and holidays (full-time).
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance (full-time).
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid training and opportunities for advancement.
• Meals and uniforms provided.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off, and wellness-related benefits.

Schedule

7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with a 2-week rotating schedule.