Medication Technician

Sonata Lake Mary•Lake Mary, FL

12d

About The Position

The Medication Technician Assistant provides care and assistance with residents’ medication administration according to each resident’s Individual Service Plan and Physician Orders. The role reports to the Wellness Director or their designee and works under the supervision or direction of nursing and wellness staff. Multiple shifts are available. The position also provides compassionate personal care, maintains accurate medical records and documentation, monitors residents and reports significant or unexpected changes, and supports resident socialization and participation in activities. Duties must comply with community policies and applicable state guidelines, certification standards, and legal and ethical requirements.

Requirements

Authorization by the applicable state governing authority to assist with or administer medication.
Meet the requirements of state assisted living medication assistant guidelines.
Organizational skills.
Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting older adults with medications.
Experience and interest in working with older adults.

Responsibilities

Administer or assist with self-administration of prescribed medications according to residents’ Individual Service Plans and Physician Orders, under RN and/or LPN supervision.
Verify the identity of residents receiving medication and record the medication name, dosage, route, and administration time on required forms.
Present medications and observe ingestion or application, following specified procedures.
Take or monitor vital signs and observe residents for specified medication responses; report unexpected reactions to designated personnel.
Document reasons prescribed medications are not taken by residents.
Follow community medication policies and administer or assist with medications by permitted oral, topical, eye, ear, nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual, and buccal routes in accordance with state and certification guidelines.
Receive ordered medication supplies from the pharmacy and record or restock medication inventory, as applicable.
Complete required annual medication training.
Provide compassionate personal care, including bathing; skin, hair, nail, mouth, and foot care; positioning and range-of-motion assistance; mobility assistance; toileting; feeding; and dressing assistance.
Under the direction of the RN or Wellness Manager, monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure as directed, and promptly report significant changes in residents’ conditions.
Change simple dressings and ostomy bags and assist with catheter care.
Remind and assist residents in taking pre-measured medications.
Maintain complete and accurate records of care and observations, including electronic medical records and written documentation, in compliance with applicable regulations, certification standards, and legal and ethical standards.
Perform housekeeping duties related to resident care.
Provide outstanding service to residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors.
Facilitate resident socialization by leading activities and inviting or reminding residents to participate in planned activities.
Carry out other duties assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to support program operations and meet resident needs.