Assisted Living Med Tech

Senior Living Medication Technician

Are you passionate about working with seniors and helping them live their best lives? Are you committed to providing compassionate care while supporting residents' health, safety, and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Merrill Gardens at Cedar Mills is currently accepting applications for Med Techs to support residents in our beautiful senior living community.

If you are a compassionate, dependable individual who takes pride in providing quality care, we would love the opportunity to speak with you! Please APPLY TODAY!

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently, and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

We offer our full-time employees:

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off – 7 holidays and 11 vacation days.
• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

We offer our part-time employees:

• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

Our Medication Technicians:

• Administer, assist with, and document medications according to physician orders and company policies.
• Verify medication administration, monitor residents for adverse reactions or changes in condition, and promptly report concerns to appropriate medical personnel.
• Maintain accurate medication records, complete shift reports, and communicate important resident updates to team members.
• Manage medication refills, secure medication carts and narcotics, and maintain medication storage areas in accordance with company and state requirements.
• Respond calmly to emergencies, report incidents, and follow community emergency procedures.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting, as needed.
• Provide guidance to care staff in the absence of the appropriate department leader, as needed.

If you are someone with:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of caregiver experience or an active CNA license, as required by applicable state regulations.
• Current medication technician training or certification as required by state regulations, or the ability to obtain it within the required timeframe.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain both within 30 days of hire.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a commitment to resident safety and quality care.
• Previous medication technician experience and experience in an assisted living setting are preferred.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and assisting residents with daily care activities. Lifting and physical assistance may be required throughout the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Consider applying to become a Medication Technician with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities! Yes You Can have a meaningful Career! Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.