Medication Technician

Medication Technician

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

Our Medication Technicians (Med Tech/CMA) provide compassionate, direct care to our residents, assisting them with medication administration and activities of daily living, following a personalized medication and treatment plan. You will be part of a team, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for our residents and ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the residents with the daily administration of prescribed medication, including self-administration, according to the individual care plan.
• Following documentation protocols and reporting resident status changes.
• Assisting in managing medication inventory and proper storage conditions, and coordinating medication re-orders and deliveries with pharmacies as necessary.
• Providing compassionate care and support with activities of daily living to the residents in a team setting as needed.
• Prioritizing independence and providing emotional support to the residents by providing continuous engagement and companionship.
• Encouraging and assisting with participation in life enrichment activity programs.
• Promoting open communication between healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff.

Candidate qualifications:

Education and certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid state medication administration license (such as CNA/CMA/CMT/QMAP) or meet the state requirements for medication administration in assisted living.
• Current First Aid and CPR license or ability to obtain.

Experience, competencies, and skills:

• At least 12 months of experience administering medications in a professional caregiving setting.
• Experience with memory care if preferred (for Memory Care communities).
• Excellent attention to detail and high integrity.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset.
• Positive attitude, empathy, patience, and commitment to treating our residents with dignity and respect.
• Willingness to participate in weekend rotation.