Medication Technician | Med Tech | Assisted Living
About The Position
The Piper, a premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Kansas City, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Medication Technician (Med Tech). This full-time position offers three 12-hour shifts per week, providing full-time pay and four days off. The role involves accurately administering medications, monitoring residents, maintaining records, and providing hands-on care and support. The Medication Assistant provides resident care services, including assistance with self-administration of medication, under the supervision of the Resident Care Director, and helps maintain a positive environment. Responsibilities include assisting residents with medications and activities of daily living, communicating with other associates for continuity of care, participating in and leading resident activities, and meeting customer service standards.
Requirements
- Active CNA certification in Kansas
- Medication Technician certification or willingness to obtain
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Must possess current Medication Training certification
- Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening
Nice To Haves
- Assisted Living or Memory Care experience
- Minimum one (1) year experience with senior adults
- Certification in CPR and first aid
- Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems
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
- 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
Benefits
- Full-time pay
- Four days off every week
- Opportunity to grow your clinical career
- Supportive team
- Elegant, well-resourced environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
