Medication Technician

Calveria Camden•Camden, SC

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About The Position

Calveria Living at Camden, a senior living community in Kershaw County offering assisted living and memory care, is hiring a full-time night-shift Medication Technician. The role provides care and medication assistance to residents according to their Individual Service Plans and physician orders, under the supervision of nursing staff. The Medication Technician reports to the Wellness Director or their designee. Night-shift hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Current certification and experience are required.

Requirements

Current certification as a Medication Technician is required.
Experience in medication assistance is required.
Medication assistants must be authorized by the applicable state governing authority and meet state assisted-living medication-assistant guidelines.
Experience and interest in working with older adults.
Organizational skills.
Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting older adults with medications is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer or assist with residents’ self-administration of prescribed medications and maintain related medical records under RN and/or LPN supervision.
Verify each resident’s identity and record the medication name, dosage, route, and administration time on required records.
Present medications to residents, observe ingestion or other application, and follow specified administration procedures.
Take vital signs or observe residents for specified medication responses, and report unexpected reactions to designated personnel.
Document reasons a resident does not ingest prescribed medication and follow community medication policies.
Administer or assist with medications through oral, topical, eye, ear, nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual, and buccal routes, in accordance with 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; skin, hair, nail, mouth, and foot care; positioning and range-of-motion assistance; transfers and ambulation; toileting; feeding; and dressing assistance.
Under RN or Wellness Manager direction, monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure as directed, and immediately report significant changes in residents’ conditions to the Wellness Manager.
Change simple dressings and ostomy bags, assist with catheter care, and remind or assist residents with taking pre-measured medications.
Maintain complete and accurate records of care and observations, including electronic medical records and written documentation, in compliance with applicable regulations, certification standards, and legal and ethical standards.
Perform housekeeping duties related to resident care.
Provide outstanding service to residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors.
Facilitate resident socialization by leading activities and inviting or reminding residents to participate in planned activities.
Perform other duties assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to support program operations and meet resident needs.