Job Description
Cloisters of the Valley Assisted Living is looking to hire MEDICATION TECHNICIANS for all shifts
We are a wonderful assisted living/memory care community in Mission Valley
Full time AM & PM shifts
AM: 6:00AM-2:30PM
PM: 2:00PM-10:30PM
MUST LOVE the elderly and feel comfortable in a memory care setting
Job Duties Medication Technicians:
The Medication Technician is responsible for documenting, delivering and administering medicines to residents as prescribed by physician(s) with superior customer service and in accordance with all policies, procedures, government regulators and guidelines.
- Assist residents with their daily medications, treatments and resident care as assigned and with the scope of practice, policy and procedures, and government regulations.
- Observe, verify and document that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
* Participate in and complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shift, reporting any and all discrepancies to supervisor(s) immediately.
- Assist caregivers in the performance of their job duties and assume caregiver activities and responsibilities when needed and when not passing medications.
- Assist residents in their daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene (including shaving, grooming, etc.), meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions (including restroom assistance/portable commodes/changing incontinence products, etc.).
- Perform regular safety checks on residents and offer medication reminders.
- Respond promptly to all resident alerts, carrying walkie-talkies and reacting to emergency or other resident requests as needed
- Ensure resident safety and comfort at all times, assisting in the performance of fire or other safety drills
- Perform other duties as consistent with the position and as assigned by the Resident Services Director and/or Executive Director, or other designee of the Executive Director as assigned.
Applicants who complete the assessment will receive priority
Job Type: Part time, Full-time, On- call
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Medication Administration: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medication Aide (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Diego, CA 92108: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person