What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician (Temp) position at Kisco Senior Living?
Job Description
The Medication Technician @ Byron Park administers resident medication or assist 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.
We have two temporary positions:
- On call, Friday-Tuesday
- Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm
These positions will be for at least 6 months.
Starting pay: $23/hr
What will I do every day?
- Observe residents for any changes in condition and report to Care Services Director, Resident
- Care Coordinator (RCC)/Dementia Care Coordinator (DCC), or appropriate physician
- 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 physician’s 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 resident’s 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 resident’s 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 or RCC/DCC
- 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?
- Bring a smile to work every day
- Be a great team player
- Be a high school graduate
- Nursing Assistant course (State approved, if required)
Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?
- Must be 21 years of age (or meet state requirements)
- Have current First Aid and CPR certification
- Have completed the required training, and/or certification (according to state) for assisting with medications
- Must be knowledgeable of pertinent regulations with monitoring and licensing of the residence
- Basic competency in the use of multiple forms of technology, including: Microsoft Office applications, internet-based and custom applications
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed
What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)
- Competitive pay
- A free meal per shift
- Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
- Matching 401k (Full-time only)
- Paid Time Off
- Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
- Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
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, TB test, Background check and Physical Exam (all paid for by us).
*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $23
