Medication Technician

Medication Technician

The Medication Technician administers resident medication or assists residents with self-administration of medication and coordinate treatments to residents. Provide assistance with activities of daily living while encouraging independence and ensuring each resident's physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being.

What will I do every day?

• Observe residents for any changes in condition and report to Care Services Director
• Assist residents with simple requests as needed or find an appropriate associate to assist
• Learn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer service, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction
• Document and report changes of condition and use company forms for resident care documentation
• Provide medication set up and assistance
• Log in medications from pharmacies, verify physicians orders and communicate any concerns immediately
• Track all medications and re-order as needed
• Perform the following tasks with residents : track vital signs, weight, diabetic testing and / or insulin injection (if state allowed), ambulation, and general activities
• Follow all regulatory and company policies regarding the destruction of medications as identified by the physician, pharmacy, or Care Services Director
• Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the residents physician
• Familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications
• Support, lead and participate in resident-centered wellness programs
• Work toward maintaining each residents self-respect, personal dignity, and personal safety
• Assist resident assistants as needed and whenever primary tasks are completed
• Track supplies that are needed and communicate to Care Services Director
• Work as part of the team within your department and across the community
• Support open and honest communication with and between all associates
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working
• Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
• Support continuous improvement
• Adhere to all regulations, laws and Kisco standards, including the Associate Handbook
• Understand and support the community sales process
• Perform other related duties as required

What will I need to be successful in this role?

Special Requirements / Certifications I may need?

Whats in it for me? (Great Question!)

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process, which includes successfully passing a drug screen, a job specific-related physical, a TB test, and a background check. If selected for employment, the company will cover the cost of these pre-hire requirements.

Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer