Medication Technician - Part Time

Part Time Medication Technician

2PM-10:30PM, weekends required

Wage: $22.00-$23.00 per hour

Lots of growth opportunity in a stable & beautiful work environment.

Fulltime benefits include PTO, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.

401k with employer match.

Tuition assistance.

Talent development program.

Access to on-demand pay.

Commuter reimbursement.

Job description

The medication technician assists resident with medications under supervision of a licensed nurse. Assists by performing routine resident related care duties and activities of daily living.

Principal duties

• The medication technician accepts, accounts and documents all new medications brought into the facility. Safely prepares and aides with resident self-administration of medications. Maintains accurate medication documentation and records.
• Guides the resident in maintaining his/her schedule of daily activities, while maintaining the resident's sense of independence. Individualizes care and assistance provided to each resident depending on level of functioning.
• Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising. Transfers, transports and escorts residents as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Why you'll love Park Vista

Park Vista is our health center providing living options in assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Park Vista uses modern equipment to achieve excellent clinical outcomes as recognized by the acute hospital. Through our talent development review program, we strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We have a heavy focus on training and provide tuition assistance as well as some scholarships. We survey our employees annually and listen to feedback to make changes to ensure the best work environment.

What you will bring

Our ideal candidate will be reliable and follow safety procedures and duties assigned by a supervisor.

• High school graduate, student or equivalent.
• Completion of required RCFE training as medication technician.
• Current first aid & CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience as a caregiver in a facility or in-home caregiving.
• Knowledge and practice of safe lifting and back care techniques.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Minimum one-year experience preferred as medication technician.