Medication Technician (Part Time)

Kisco Senior Living•Irvine, CA

14h•$19 - $23

About The Position

The Medication Technician at Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine supports community residents’ activities of daily living and helps deliver quality care. The role encourages resident independence and promotes each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is a part-time position scheduled Thursday and Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with a pay range of $19–$23 per hour, depending on experience. The technician monitors residents’ well-being, reports changes in condition, assists with personal care and daily activities, provides companionship, documents care, and contributes to resident-centered wellness programs. The role also includes maintaining resident privacy, following safety and infection-control practices, supporting community events and customer service, and working collaboratively with associates across the community. Employment offers are contingent on completion of pre-employment requirements, including a drug screen, job-related physical, TB test, and background check. The company covers the cost of these requirements for selected candidates.

Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Must meet state training requirements and/or certifications.
Basic competency using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office applications, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
Bring a smile to work every day and be a great team player.

Nice To Haves

High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
Nursing assistant course recommended.
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable.
First Aid certification and CPR, if required.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ well-being and immediately report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Assist residents with requests or connect them with an appropriate associate.
Learn resident preferences to provide exemplary customer service and enhance satisfaction.
Supervise or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and develop strong relationships with residents.
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Help residents use assistive devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
Encourage residents’ self-care.
Document care provided according to documentation standards.
Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia Care Coordinator to help keep individual service plans current.
Regularly review the 24 Hour Report and care checklists.
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
Follow standard precautions, infection-control practices, and safe work practices.
Observe and monitor residents and assist with documentation regarding resident status.
Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby when necessary.
Answer telephone calls according to company policy and standards.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
Resolve resident questions according to established policies and procedures.
Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and other individuals to appropriate staff contacts.
Assist with and participate in community special and marketing events.
Support residents’ social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging participation in wellness programming.
Help maintain community common areas and residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, and washing dishes.
Assist with resident laundry as assigned.
Promote open and honest communication among associates and work collaboratively within and across departments.
Maintain standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag while working.
Identify ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Ensure regulatory compliance and immediately report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
Support continuous improvement and adhere to applicable regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.