Medication Technician

BHI Senior Living•East Grand Rapids, MI

13d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

At Clark Retirement, Medication Technicians help provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care in a senior living community. They work with licensed nurses and care staff to administer medications, observe residents’ conditions, document changes, and communicate with residents and families. The role also supports residents’ daily health, comfort, and activities of daily living while helping maintain a safe and nurturing environment. The position includes paid on-the-job training and medication-pass certification. The stated starting pay is $18.25 per hour, increasing to $20.25 after passing the medication class, following approximately 30 days of on-the-floor orientation. Continued education offers opportunities to earn up to $24 per hour. The employer is primarily hiring for second- and third-shift opportunities. Shift times listed are 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Franklin and 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. at Keller Lake; limited first-shift opportunities are also available.

Requirements

Passion for providing compassionate, resident-centered care.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to follow established medication-administration protocols accurately.
Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with residents, families, and team members.
Demonstrates patience, empathy, and reliability.
Takes pride in supporting residents’ well-being, maintaining safety standards, and contributing to a positive, collaborative care environment.

Responsibilities

Distribute medications and provide treatments and personal care, including assistance with activities of daily living for elderly residents.
Order medications and store, distribute, and document prescription and over-the-counter medications given to residents according to protocols and physician orders.
Communicate appropriate information to family members.
Provide treatments, change dressings, check blood sugars, oxygen, and vital signs, and perform other medical interventions according to physician orders.
Maintain necessary documentation and charting accurately and in a timely manner.
Assume the role of Care Partner (resident aide) as needed.
Follow supervisor direction, ask for help when needed, and support team members.
Report changes in residents’ conditions or behaviors to nurses in a timely manner.
Observe residents’ conditions and communicate with residents and families as needed.

Benefits

Paid on-the-job training and medication-pass certification.
Opportunities for continued education and increased hourly earnings.
Health benefits for full- and part-time team members, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long- and short-term disability coverage.
Paid time off from day one and holiday pay.
401(k) with matching contributions.
Professional development, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training programs.
On-site gym and pool.
Daily pay option.
Telehealth.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Supportive, team-oriented work environment.