Medication Technician

CIEL Leesburg LLC•Leesburg, FL

About The Position

The Medication Technician provides medication assistance and personal care to residents in accordance with CIEL Senior Living guidelines. The role supports the organization’s mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life where comfort, connection, and joy thrive. The position reports to the Health and Wellness Director and is hourly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–2 years of relevant experience.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Medication administration training or certification as required by the state.
Must meet all health requirements.
Experienced caregiver or Certified Nursing Assistant certification as required by the state.
CPR certification.
Strong understanding of English sufficient to read, write, and communicate.
Ability to continuously walk and stand; sit infrequently; work indoors and outdoors; and perform the listed lifting, carrying, pushing, climbing, bending, squatting, twisting, rotating, and reaching activities.

Responsibilities

Support the organization’s mission, vision, goals, and culture.
Complete documentation according to CIEL standards to ensure care services are provided and resident needs are met.
Participate in narcotic counts at shift change and accurately document inventory.
Administer medication as directed and comply with the Rights of Medication Administration.
Participate in weekly medication cart audits as assigned.
Assist with timely medication reorders, including notifying families when mail-order medicines need reordering.
Maintain cleanliness of the medication room and medication cart.
Fax new medication orders to the pharmacy and follow the Physician Order Protocol.
Document and report resident changes in condition or status according to policy.
Assist in creating and maintaining resident charts in the electronic healthcare record (EHR).
Participate in community Wellness Programs as assigned.
Obtain and record residents’ vital signs and weight as directed.
Observe residents’ responses to medications, prepare incident reports when indicated, and notify designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
Respond promptly to call lights and unanticipated resident needs.
Address associate, family, and resident concerns appropriately to promote satisfaction and communication.
Understand and follow the community’s fire evacuation and disaster policies and participate in drills as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and staff members’ personal and health information.
Follow compliance and ethics program policies and procedures, and complete required compliance, HIPAA, and regulatory training.
Oversee resident aides during the assigned shift and ensure care team members complete assigned tasks.
Attend community training, maintain required training through the designated Learning Management System, and attend required all-staff meetings.
Perform other duties related to the success of the community and residents’ care, comfort, and happiness.