Medication Technician

Sonata Palm Coast•Palm Coast, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Technician Assistant is responsible for assisting with residents’ care and medication administration according to each resident’s Individual Service Plan and Physician Orders. The role reports to the Wellness Director or their designee, and multiple shifts are available. The position includes administering or assisting with prescribed medications and maintaining accurate medication and care records under the supervision of an RN and/or LPN. It also involves providing personal care, monitoring and reporting changes in residents’ conditions, supporting residents’ daily activities and socialization, and helping maintain a safe and smoothly operated program.

Requirements

Be authorized by the applicable state governing authority to assist with or administer medication.
Meet the requirements of state assisted-living medication assistant guidelines.
Demonstrate organizational skills.
Have a mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting older adults with medications is preferred.
Experience and interest in working with older adults.

Responsibilities

Administer or assist with self-administration of prescribed medications according to residents’ Individual Service Plans and Physician Orders, under RN and/or LPN supervision.
Verify the identity of residents receiving medication and record the drug name, dosage, route, and time of administration.
Present medications and observe residents taking or otherwise applying them, following specified procedures.
Take or observe vital signs and monitor for medication responses; report unexpected reactions or significant changes in residents’ conditions to designated personnel or the Wellness Manager.
Document reasons prescribed medications are not ingested and follow community medication policies.
Administer or assist with medication through oral, topical, eye, ear, nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual, and buccal routes, in accordance with state and certification guidelines.
May receive pharmacy medication supplies and record or restock medication inventory.
Complete required annual medication training.
Provide compassionate personal care, including bathing; skin, hair, nail, mouth, and foot care; positioning and range-of-motion exercises; transfers and ambulation; toileting assistance; feeding; and dressing.
Monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure as directed by the Wellness Manager.
Change simple dressings and ostomy bags, assist with catheter care, and remind or assist residents with taking pre-measured medications.
Maintain accurate and complete 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.
Carry out other duties assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to support program operations and resident needs.