Medication Technician

Sonata Palm Coast • Ormond Beach, FL

2d

About The Position

The Medication Technician Assistant provides care and assistance with medication administration to residents according to their Individual Service Plans and physician orders. The position reports to the Wellness Director or their designee, and multiple shifts are available.

The role administers or assists with prescribed medications, maintains medication and resident-care records, monitors residents for reactions or changes in condition, and provides personal care and support with daily activities. Duties are performed in accordance with community policies, state guidelines, certification requirements, and the direction of nursing or wellness leadership.

Requirements

• Must be authorized by the applicable state governing authority to assist with or administer medication.
• Must meet the requirements of the state assisted living medication assistant guidelines.
• Organizational skills.
• Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience assisting with medication for older adults.
• Experience and interest in working with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Administer or assist residents with self-administration of prescribed medications and maintain related medical records under RN and/or LPN supervision.
• Verify the identity of each resident receiving medication and document the drug, dosage, route, and administration time.
• Present medications and observe their ingestion or application, following specified procedures.
• Take vital signs or observe residents for specified medication responses, and report unexpected reactions to designated personnel.
• Document reasons a resident does not take prescribed medication and adhere to community medication policies.
• Administer or assist with medication by oral, topical, eye, ear, nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual, and buccal routes, as permitted by state and certification guidelines.
• Receive ordered medication supplies from the pharmacy and record or restock medication inventory as needed.
• Complete required annual medication training.
• Provide compassionate personal care, including bathing and care of skin, hair, nails, mouth, and feet.
• Assist with body alignment, positioning, range-of-motion exercises, transfers, ambulation, toileting, feeding, and dressing.
• Monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure as directed by the Wellness Manager, and immediately report significant changes in a resident’s condition.
• Change simple dressings and ostomy bags and assist with catheter care.
• Remind and assist residents in taking pre-measured medications.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of care and observations, including electronic medical records and written documentation, in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Perform housekeeping duties related to resident care.
• Provide outstanding service to residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors.
• Encourage resident socialization by leading activities and inviting or reminding residents to participate in planned activities.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to support program operations and resident needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible team members.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary disability coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed