Medication Technician Shift Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Pay starts at $21/hour, with the opportunity to learn more based on experience and shift differential for overnight shift.

The Medication Technician Shift Lead provides hands-on supervision of personal care staff, ensuring quality resident care and the promotion of resident wellness. In conjunction with the Executive Director, supports all policies, programs and philosophies of Country Meadows. Responsible for the continuous operation of the facility in absence of administration, Director of Nursing, and Assistant Director of Nursing.

Current Opportunity: Full-Time: 11pm-7am shift available

Our investment in you:

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
• Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert

Our support for you:

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

Ask your Employment Specialist during your interview for details on any of our coworker centered benefits and incentives.

Medication Technician Shift Lead Responsibilities:

• Promotes and supports the efforts of the management to establish and maintain a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all residents, co-workers, families, outside agencies, and facility guests.
• Supervises staff under the direction of the program managers. Maintains effective communication with nursing and management regarding staff and shift workload challenges and coverage needs.
• Contributes co-worker performance information to appropriate program managers.
• Ensures compliance with procedures, and regulatory agency rules and regulations.
• Responds appropriately to all facility emergencies. Contacts appropriate leadership in emergencies per protocols defined in the emergency procedure manual.
• Is knowledgeable about and supports company policies and procedures.

Medication Technician Shift Lead Requirements:

• Prior supervisory/lead experience in a healthcare environment.
• Prefer minimum of one year experience in assisted living, personal care or other healthcare.
• Prior direct-care experience preferred.
• CPR certified and first aid trained or willing to obtain.
• Up-to-date medication certification requirements preferred
• Must be dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work without constant supervision.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

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