Medication Technician

Medication Technician OpportunityDo you have direct-care experience and are ready to advance your career? Country Meadows offers a unique training opportunity to become a Medication Technician. In this role, you will manage medications with our residents in a home-like setting, while forming relationships with them and contributing to their overall health.Current Opportunities: 3pm-11pm FT (schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday)Must have prior Med Tech/Assoc ExperiencePay starts at $18.50/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experienceOur investment in you:Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experienceLength of service bonus awardsPayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrowComprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medicalExcellent vision and dental401(k) retirement plan with company matchGenerous paid time off and roll over of unused timePaid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of MeaningSupplemental life insuranceCompany-paid short-term disabilitySupplemental short- and long-term disability plansFamily and medical leavePaid bereavement and jury duty leaveWellness reimbursement incentives$2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessertOur support for you:Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.Direct access to your supervisory teamIncentivized career paths and tuition reimbursementOn-the-job training and continuing educationEmployee assistance program for you and your familyCo-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)Helping Hand interest-free loansMedication Technician Responsibilities:Engage with residents, getting to know them personally while administering medications and treatments, observing their day-to-day behavior and outlook and ensuring their comfort and overall positive well-being.Provide social and emotional support, while encouraging residents' independence.Manage the medication cart for complete, up-to-date supplies and quality control.Help our residents live their lives to the fullest by assisting them with their routines (Bathing, Dressing, Toileting) throughout their day.Medication Technician Requirements:Prior direct-care experience preferred.High school diploma or GED.Current CPR and first aid preferred.Respect for patient rights and confidentiality.Up-to-date medication certification requirements preferred.Highly organized skills.Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.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.This position is located at our Wyomissing campus, in the Reading area.EOEEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.