Overnight Medication Technician

Clearwater at Rancharrah•Reno, NV

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Clearwater at Rancharrah, a luxury senior living community in Reno, is seeking a full-time Medication Technician for the night shift. The Medication Technician documents, delivers, and administers medications to residents as prescribed by physicians, providing superior customer service and following applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. The position also assists with resident care and daily living activities, responds to resident needs, and supports caregivers as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of work experience as a Caregiver or Medication Technician.
Active First Aid, CPR, or BLS certification is required.
Background clearances as required by government regulations.
Must meet health requirements, including TB.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily medications, treatments, and resident care within the scope of practice and in accordance with policies, procedures, and government regulations.
Observe, verify, and document that medications are ingested or applied as directed.
Notify a supervisor when prescribed medication is not administered according to directions and document the reasons.
Maintain clear, accurate, complete, and confidential records on resident medication and care.
Coordinate medication services with residents, pharmacies, and physicians, and verify dosages with physicians before dispensing.
Track medication change and refill orders and prepare medications for distribution up to 24 hours in advance.
Participate in narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift and immediately report discrepancies to supervisors.
Assist caregivers with their duties and assume caregiver responsibilities when needed.
Respond promptly and kindly to resident needs while maintaining residents’ self-respect, dignity, safety, and confidentiality.
Read and follow care plans to ensure residents receive proper care.
Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, meals, activities, and bowel and bladder functions.
Assist residents at mealtime with meal selection, serving, eating, and clearing trays.
Transport residents as necessary, assisting with transfers into and out of beds and wheelchairs while following safety, lifting, and transfer techniques; escort residents to and from meals, activities, and other transportation as requested or assigned.