Medication Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Residence at Arrowood, Personal Care Home  located in Pittsburgh, PA is searching for a compassionate Medication Technician to join our team! 

A Med-Tech is an employee certified to administer medications who provides individualized care and services to the residents of the. In this position you develop an understanding of each client’s needs, preferences and interests while maintaining their independence, dignity and self-esteem.

Location: 512 N Lewis Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15122

• Health,Dental, & Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401K Retirement Plan 

• Employee Recognition Awards Program

• Supportive and fun management team

• Medication administration

• Provides personal care and services per each client’s individualized Plan of Care to assist in improvement and/or maintenance of the clients’ physical and mental status.

• Assists with all ADL activities.

• Assists with mobility and instructs clients as to the proper use of mobility aids.

• Fully participates in the service planning process, reviewing of daily notes.

• Responsible for observing any changes in clients’ status and reports them immediately to the supervisor.

• Adheres to facility safety standards and infection control manual and reports all potential resident/employee safety hazards to the Inn Administrator.

• Launders clients’ personal laundry when needed and ensures the safety of the clients’ personal possessions.

• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required

• Med-tech Certification, required

• A minimum of one year working with the elderly is highly desirable

• Demonstrates ability to work with other people through a cooperative effort

• Position requires frequently lifting 25-50 lbs. Occasionally will need to lift, and/or pull up to 75-100+ lbs., and carry up to 20 lbs.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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