Medication Technician (Med Tech) - Assisted Living

Foundry Commercial•Parkland, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Allegro Parkland, a senior living community, is hiring a Full-Time and a Part-Time Medication Technician for morning shifts in their Assisted Living community. The role involves accurately administering medications, monitoring residents, maintaining records, and providing compassionate care. The schedule is consistently 7am-3pm, allowing for afternoons off. The Medication Assistant provides resident care services, including assistance with self-administration of medication, under the supervision of the Resident Care Director, and helps maintain a positive environment.

Requirements

6-Hour Medication Technician certification — required
2-Hour CEU — required
CPR certification — required
Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication accuracy
Dependable, compassionate, and a strong team player
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Must possess current Medication Training certification
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification
Assisted Living experience
Minimum one (1) year experience with senior adults highly preferred
May be a Licensed or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant (NA), depending on the state requirements; if licensed or certified, must be in good standing with the state licensing or certifying agency.
Certification in CPR and first aid preferred or as required by the State.
Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately administer medications to Assisted Living residents per physician orders and care plans
Monitor residents for medication side effects and changes in condition
Maintain accurate medication records and documentation
Provide compassionate care and support to residents throughout your shift
Build genuine connections with residents
Assist residents with medications as allowed under State guidelines
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care
Work closely with and maintain daily communications with the Resident Services associates to ensure continuity of care and services is maintained for the residents
Participate in resident activities and lead resident activities as needed
Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority
Other job duties assigned