Medication Technician

Compass Senior Living • Hayden, ID

11d

About The Position

The Medication Technician/Medication Passer is a shift leader and role model responsible for the safe and secure delivery of medications. The role also helps develop, coordinate, and carry out Growth and Wellness plans according to each elder’s preferences and abilities. The Medication Technician supports and guides Care Partners, ensures assignments are completed, and works collaboratively with the Administrator and Resident Care Coordinator (RCC).

The position includes medication-related duties as well as Care Partner responsibilities. These include assisting elders with daily living, monitoring and documenting changes in health or behavior, providing emotional support and companionship, helping with meals and activities, communicating with families and team members, and maintaining general cleanliness.

Requirements

• Compassion, kindness, and collaboration skills when working with elders and their families.
• Computer literacy and ability to learn specified online programs.
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently, remain self-motivated, and be goal-directed.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues.
• Good verbal communication and ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• Meet health requirements specified by state and/or federal regulations.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications and assist with self-administration as permitted by state law.
• Guide and support Med Techs on the shift.
• Lead Care Partners by modeling kindness, accountability, and collaboration, and ensure their assignments are completed.
• Participate in interviewing new Care Partners and Med Techs as needed.
• Orient and train new Care Partners and Med Techs, and provide retraining as required by regulations or to maintain skills.
• Coach team members in collaboration with the Administrator.
• Work with the RCC and Administrator on scheduling.
• Supervise the storage, distribution, and discontinuation of residents’ medications.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures, including the Quality Counts Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Assist elders with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and other daily living activities.
• Observe, document, and report changes in elders’ health or behavior to the Wellness Team.
• Provide emotional support, conversation, active listening, and companionship.
• Assist elders with meals, including feeding when additional support is needed.
• Support elders in social and recreational activities.
• Communicate with elders, families, team members, and guests.
• Perform light housekeeping and help maintain general cleanliness.

Benefits

• Accrue vacation and sick time starting the first day.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
• Financial wellness education program.
• Wellness and fitness resources with savings discounts.
• Early access pay options.
• Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefit options for full-time team members.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program for emotional wellness for full-time team members.
• Education reimbursement program for full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed