Medication Technician | Med Tech | Assisted Living

Foundry Commercial•Kansas City, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Technician (Med Tech) – The Piper is seeking a skilled, compassionate Medication Technician (Med Tech) to join our care team. With three 12-hour shifts per week, you'll earn full-time hours while enjoying four days off every week. The Medication Assistant is to provide resident care services including assistance with self-administration of medication, to the residents in the Assisted Living area under the supervision of the Resident Care Director (RCD) according to scheduled duties and assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment.

Requirements

Active CNA certification in Kansas — required
Medication Technician certification or willingness to obtain — required
Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication accuracy
Dependable, compassionate, and a strong team player
Comfortable working 12-hour shifts
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Must possess current Medication Training certification.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Assisted Living or Memory Care experience — strongly preferred
Minimum one (1) year experience with senior adults highly preferred.
Certification in CPR and first aid preferred or as required by the State.
Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately administer medications to Assisted Living and Memory Care residents per physician orders and care plans
Monitor residents for medication side effects and changes in condition, reporting promptly to the care team
Maintain accurate medication records and documentation
Provide compassionate, hands-on care and support to residents throughout your shift
Build genuine relationships with residents and families
Support a safe, clean, and welcoming environment on every shift
Able to approach all encounters with residents, associates, and visitors in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Assist residents with medications as allowed under State guidelines.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care.
Work closely with and maintain daily communications with the Resident Services associates to ensure continuity of care and services is maintained for the residents.
Participate in resident activities and lead resident activities as needed.
Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority.