Medication Technician (On Call)

The Redwoods • Mill Valley, CA

14h • $29 - $30

About The Position

The Memory Care Medication Technician provides residents with comfort, safety, medication management as needed or ordered, personal care, and life-enrichment programming as needed. Under the supervision of the Clinical Director or designee, the technician follows residents’ individualized service plans and helps maintain a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment for residents and their families. This is an on-call union position. The listed Memory Care Med Tech rate is $28.64–$30.10, with shift differentials for shifts starting after 2 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience providing care to older adults with dementia.
• Have a food-handler certificate or obtain one within 30 days of hire, and maintain an active certificate during employment.
• Have a current basic first aid and CPR card or obtain certification within 30 days of hire, and maintain active certification during employment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English with residents, staff, families, vendors, and business contacts.
• Ability to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
• Ability to communicate effectively, neutrally, and professionally with all levels of staff.
• Ability to function as a team member in a multitask environment.
• Flexibility to handle multiple priorities and adjust to high-pressure and changing business conditions.
• Proficiency in computers and associated software.
• Self-motivation and ability to initiate tasks as instructed.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Follow the schedule of duties and each resident’s individualized service plan.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions on safety, dementia-care practices, and other relevant topics.
• Observe residents for changes in condition and promptly report them to the Clinical Director or designee.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, hydration, weight checks, linens, bed-making, laundry, menu selections, and attending meals and activities.
• Report resident-condition changes and other observations that may support resident-centered care to the Clinical Director or designee.
• Order and track medications as needed, complete follow-up, verify physician orders, and document medications received, released, or destroyed.
• Notify the Clinical Director or designee when supplies are needed.
• Assist residents with taking medications as ordered by their primary care physician.
• Help residents maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
• Assist with food service as needed, maintain a comfortable and home-like dining room, monitor residents’ food intake, and report concerns to the Clinical Director or designee on duty.
• Lead, assist with, or participate in resident programming within Memory Care.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident-care information.
• Support each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, and personal safety.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with residents’ family members.
• Use interactions, including time spent providing physical assistance, to offer caring touch, psychological support, emotional warmth, and social stimulation.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with zero out-of-pocket expense for the employee, effective the first of the month following the hire date.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Paid sick days, personal days, vacation days, and holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and union pension contributions.
• Educational assistance and career-development opportunities.
• Longevity bonus program.
• Low-cost meal program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED