Medication Technician (Part Time)

Kisco Senior Living•Irvine, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Technician at Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine supports community residents with activities of daily living and helps deliver quality care. The role encourages residents’ independence and supports their physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is a part-time position with shifts on Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Assisted Living, and Thursday and Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in Memory Care. The pay range is $19–$23 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

A smile and positive attitude at work.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Basic competency using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Must meet state training requirements and/or certifications.
First Aid certification and CPR if required.

Nice To Haves

High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
Nursing assistant course recommended.
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ general well-being and immediately report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Respond to residents’ simple requests or connect them with an appropriate associate.
Learn residents’ preferences to provide exemplary customer service and enhance satisfaction.
Supervise or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and develop strong relationships with residents.
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 assist with documentation of resident status.
Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby when needed 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.
Help residents meet social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging and reminding them about wellness programming.
Assist with upkeep of 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 department and community teams.
Maintain standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies.
Ensure regulatory compliance and immediately 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.