Med Tech (Part Time - Memory Care)

Kisco Senior Living•Anaheim, CA

About The Position

The Medication Technician at Emerald Court of Anaheim meets community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living. The role is responsible for delivering quality care by encouraging independence and supporting each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is a part-time position scheduled Sunday and Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with pay of $19–$19.50 per hour depending on experience. The Medication Technician supports resident care, companionship, wellness programming, community operations, and customer service. The role helps maintain resident privacy, safety, regulatory compliance, and accurate care documentation, and works with associates across the community. All employment offers are subject to pre-employment requirements, including a drug screen, job-specific physical, TB test, and background check; the company covers the cost of these requirements.

Requirements

High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
Bring a positive attitude to work and be a strong team player.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Basic competency using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office applications, internet-based applications, and custom applications.

Nice To Haves

Nursing assistant course recommended.
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable.
First Aid certification and CPR, if required.
Experience with or ability to use assistive devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ general well-being and promptly report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Assist with residents’ simple requests or connect them with an appropriate associate.
Learn resident preferences to provide exemplary customer service and enhance resident satisfaction.
Supervise or assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and develop strong resident relationships.
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Help residents use assistive devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
Encourage residents’ self-care.
Document care provided according to documentation standards.
Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia Care Coordinator to help keep individual service plans current.
Regularly review the 24 Hour Report and care checklists.
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
Practice standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices.
Observe and monitor residents and document or assist with documentation regarding resident status.
Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby when necessary and answer telephone calls according to company policy and standards.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
Resolve resident questions according to established policies and procedures.
Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and other individuals to appropriate staff contacts.
Assist with and participate in community special events and marketing events.
Support residents’ social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging and reminding residents about wellness programming.
Help maintain community common areas and residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, and washing dishes.
Assist with resident laundry as assigned.
Support open and honest communication among associates and work as part of the team within the department and across the community.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag while working.
Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies.
Ensure regulatory compliance and promptly report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
Support continuous improvement and adhere to regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.