Medication Technician

Homewood Living Plum Creek • Hanover, PA

6d

About The Position

The Medication Technician assists residents with activities of daily living while encouraging independence, under the supervision of licensed staff. The role administers and records medications as ordered by a physician and in accordance with certification regulations. The technician maintains resident confidentiality, follows established policies and care standards, supports personal hygiene and nutrition, and observes and reports changes in residents’ conditions or needs. The position also involves participating in care planning and carrying out resident care according to service plans.

Requirements

• Must be certified on the state registry as a Medication Technician within 120 days of employment.
• Ability to frequently lift and transfer up to 30 pounds of resident weight.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn throughout an eight-hour shift.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform sequential tasks.
• Motivation and desire to work with geriatric residents.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, to carry out care plans and provide appropriate resident care.
• Ability to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in response to unexpected resident behavior.
• Ability to physically transfer residents to safer locations during a fire or other emergency.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience is preferred.
• CPR certification and basic First Aid are preferred.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant in the state where care is provided is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Keep information about residents, their conditions, and their families confidential.
• Follow established policies and procedures and maintain established standards and practices.
• Assist with or provide personal hygiene care, including bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, and toileting.
• Ensure residents have clean, dry linen and make beds as needed.
• Support residents’ nutrition during meals and snacks.
• Perform resident treatments as assigned by the Head Nurse and within the nursing scope of practice.
• Observe, record, and report changes in residents’ conditions or needs to the Head Nurse.
• Participate in planning resident care.
• Promote activities of daily living according to each resident’s service plan.
• Conduct resident lifts and transfers according to the resident’s service plan and the Lift Free Program.
• Prepare and administer oral, topical, and inhalant medications; record administration in residents’ medical records; and monitor and report medication-related changes in condition.
• Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed