PRN Med tech 7-3 Shift

Lighthouse Senior Living•Ellicott City, MD

About The Position

Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and qualified Medication Technician to join its Wellness team on a PRN basis. The role is responsible for safely administering medications, assisting residents with daily care needs, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting residents’ overall health and well-being. The position requires professionalism, reliability, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for working with older adults. The Medication Technician administers medications in accordance with physician orders, resident service plans, and Maryland regulations; completes medication passes and documentation; monitors residents and reports medication concerns or changes in condition; and maintains medication supplies, carts, and storage areas. The role also assists with activities of daily living and personal care, supports caregivers when needed, maintains resident dignity and confidentiality, and communicates with residents, families, coworkers, nurses, and management. Shift duties vary. For the 7 AM–3 PM shift, responsibilities include morning medication passes, reviewing overnight reports, assisting with resident care, and following up on scheduled showers and documentation. Other listed shift responsibilities include afternoon and evening medication passes or overnight medication duties, depending on the assigned shift. All Medication Technicians are expected to assist with resident care regardless of shift. This is a PRN position with hours scheduled based on community staffing needs. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

Current Maryland Medication Technician certification or required state-recognized training and authorization.
Knowledge of medication administration and documentation procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and coworkers.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Dependable attendance and punctuality.
Compassion, patience, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including assisting residents with mobility and personal care.
PRN employees must maintain all required certifications and training.
PRN employees are expected to communicate availability and respond to scheduling requests in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in assisted living or senior care.

Responsibilities

Administer medications according to physician orders, resident service plans, and Maryland regulations.
Complete medication passes accurately and within designated timeframes.
Document medications administered on the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
Monitor residents for medication side effects, refusals, and changes in condition.
Immediately report medication errors, missed doses, and concerns to the appropriate nurse or supervisor.
Keep medication carts and storage areas clean, organized, and secure; monitor supplies and communicate refill needs.
Receive and properly secure pharmacy deliveries, and follow procedures for medication storage, disposal, and controlled substances.
Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care, including showers, dressing, and grooming, as assigned.
Assist caregivers with resident care when the community is short staffed.
Monitor resident safety and report changes in condition, incidents, and concerns.
Ensure assigned resident laundry and shower responsibilities are completed.
Maintain resident dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, and provide respectful care to residents and families.
Complete required resident documentation and charting accurately and promptly.
Review assigned shift responsibilities, complete tasks, and communicate outstanding tasks and resident concerns during shift change.
Work collaboratively with caregivers, nurses, and other departments.
For the 7 AM–3 PM shift, complete morning medication passes, review overnight reports, assist with resident care, and follow up on scheduled showers and documentation.
For the 3 PM–11 PM shift, complete afternoon and evening medication passes, assist with resident care, and verify assigned showers, laundry, and documentation.
For the 11 PM–7 AM shift, complete overnight medication responsibilities, collect and verify pharmacy deliveries, check that resident laundry and scheduled showers are completed, review caregiver charting, and set up dining room tables for breakfast.