Medication Technician / Caregiver

Columbia Cottage • Linglestown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Cottage in Linglestown, PA is looking to hire experienced Medication Technicians/ Caregivers to help improve the quality of life for the residents in our care. This position starts at a competitive wage of $18.00/hour, depending on CNA certification (not required) and prior experience. We provide amazing benefits and perks for both full-time and part-time positions on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, eligibility for vacation benefits, double-time for working holidays, and earned wage access. In addition, we match 20% of the first 6% contributed for 401(k). Columbia Cottage is a premier assisted living community that offers ten levels of care and a warm, home-like setting for our senior residents. We are a thriving, unique community of residents and staff who are dedicated to supporting each other in living each day to its fullest. Our team is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care while taking the time to learn each resident's personal preferences and desires in order to help them get the most out of their daily life at the Cottages. As a result, those who live here always feel valued, cared for, and part of a trusting relationship. Without a team of dedicated, compassionate people behind us, we cannot care for and serve our residents fully. We appreciate our employees as much as our residents do, for they truly are essential to our success. To thank our staff, we offer them great pay, awesome benefits, and opportunities to grow and advance from within!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Medication Technician certification required
• Diabetes training required

Nice To Haves

• CPR/ First Aid preferred
• CNA certification
• prior experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications for Residents
• Assists Residents in taking medications, as per physician order
• Monitors for effectiveness and untoward effects of medications, and provides education to Residents.
• Obtains blood sugars, vital signs and other bio measurements as ordered
• Motivates, encourages and provides positive feedback to the Residents when assisting with medications
• Follows established policies and procedures for record-keeping on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and any associated forms related to assisting the Resident with medications
• Provides hands-on care to Residents

Benefits

• vacation benefits
• double-time for working holidays
• earned wage access
• 401(k) matching 20% of the first 6% contributed
• great pay
• awesome benefits
• opportunities to grow and advance from within

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED