Med Tech/CNA for Senior Living Community

NuCare Senior Living•Madison, WI

4d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Technician is responsible for safe, accurate, and timely administration of resident medications in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, state regulations, and delegated nursing oversight. The role supports resident health and well-being through medication management, observation of resident responses, accurate documentation, and prompt communication of medication-related concerns. The Medication Technician helps maintain a safe, supportive, resident-centered environment and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The position also includes providing assistance with activities of daily living, supporting meals and hydration, performing light housekeeping, observing and documenting resident health status, and reporting changes to supervisory or clinical staff. It involves coordinating medication inventory and pharmacy services, communicating with residents, families, and care teams, and participating in care planning. The role follows infection prevention, resident rights, confidentiality, and HIPAA policies. This is a full-time evening/PM position at Willow Glen in Madison, Wisconsin, with an hourly salary range of $17.00–$21.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Medication Aide/Medication Technician certification or successful completion of required state-approved medication administration training.
Knowledge of medication administration procedures, documentation requirements, and resident rights.
Ability to maintain accurate records and follow physician orders and delegated nursing instructions.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
Ability to safely assist residents and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push medication carts and perform repetitive documentation tasks.
Ability to visually verify medications, labels, documentation, and resident identification.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, healthcare providers, and team members.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in senior living, assisted living, memory care, CBRF, RCAC, or long-term care.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
Support meal preparation, dining, and hydration to help meet residents’ nutritional needs.
Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, room tidiness, and common-area upkeep.
Report changes in residents’ condition or behavior to supervisory staff.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders, delegated nursing authority, facility policies, and applicable regulations.
Document medications administered, refused, held, or discontinued in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and other required systems.
Monitor medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, side effects, and changes in condition, and promptly report concerns to appropriate clinical staff.
Maintain medication inventory, including receiving, storing, counting, ordering, and disposing of medications.
Ensure medications are stored, secured, and handled according to manufacturer guidance and applicable regulations.
Conduct medication cart audits, controlled substance counts, and medication record reviews.
Communicate with residents, family members, physicians, pharmacies, nurses, and other team members about medication-related matters.
Assist with medication refills and coordination of pharmacy services.
Observe and document residents’ physical, mental, and emotional health status and report changes to clinical staff.
Encourage medication compliance while respecting residents’ rights, dignity, and independence.
Participate in care planning and share medication-related observations for resident service plans.
Respond to medication errors, incidents, and emergencies according to established procedures.
Complete required documentation, training, certifications, and continuing education related to medication administration and resident care.
Follow infection prevention and control practices, resident rights policies, confidentiality requirements, and HIPAA regulations.
Comply with state regulations, facility policies, and medication administration requirements.