What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician w/ CNA /PCA (FT) position at Kisco Senior Living?
Job Description
The Medication Technician @ The Cardinal at North Hills is responsible for the delivery of quality care by encouraging independence and ensuring each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being.
Full Time 2nd (3pm - 11pm) & 3rd shift (11pm-7am)
**Must have a CNA or PCA certification in addition to Med Tech certification
Total Pay Range $18/hr - $20/hr **based on certifications & experience
Openings are in our Skilled, Memory Care & Assisted Living Units.
Paid Vacation / Sick Time / 7 Paid HolidaysExcellent - Medical / Dental / Vision Benefits / 401K
Free Meal each shift
- PCA: must be able to provide certificate of completion for 80 hour training course
- CNA: must be licensed in North Carolina verifiable through online registry
- MT: must be able to provide certificate of completion of 10-hour and 5-hour or 15-hour Medication Technician Certification course, must be a licensed Medication Aide verifiable through online registry
What will I do every day as a MT? $18-$20
- Observe residents for any changes in condition and report to supervisor
- Assist residents with simple requests as needed
- Document and report changes of condition
- Provide medication set up and assistance
- Log in medications from pharmacies, verify physician’s orders and communicate any concerns
- Track all medications and re-order as needed
- Track residence vital signs, diabetic testing and/or insulin injection, ambulation, etc.
What will I do every day as a CNA/PCA? $17-$18
- Assist residents with simple requests as needed
- Supervise or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation and other activities
- Provide companionship and develop strong resident relations
- Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures
- Document care provided to residents consistent
- Provide input to assure that resident individual service plans are current
- Review 24 hour report and care check lists regularly
What will I need to be successful in this role?
- Bring a smile to work every day
- Be a great team player
- High school education or GED equivalent preferred
- Nursing assistant course completion
Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?
- First Aid certification and CPR, if required
- Must meet state training requirements and/or certifications
- Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)
- PCA if required
What will I do every day?
- Observe residents for any changes in condition and report to supervisor
- Assist residents with simple requests as needed
- Document and report changes of condition
- Provide medication set up and assistance
- Log in medications from pharmacies, verify physician’s orders and communicate any concerns
- Track all medications and re-order as needed
- Track residence vital signs, diabetic testing and/or insulin injection, ambulation, etc.
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
- Have a completed a 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
- CNA if required by state
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, 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
Salary : $17 - $18
