Medication Technician (ALF)

Pay: $15.50 - $23.00 / hour

Elderwood is in growth mode and currently looking for a Medication Technician to join our team!

 

Medication Technician Position Overview:

 

The Medication Technician functions as a key member of the Nursing team and works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. Medication Technician team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing personal care to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents. This includes assisting residents with self administration of medications. 

 

Shift is 2:00PM - 10:00 (evenings) OR 10:00pm - 6:00am (overnights). 

Join our strong and growing company today!

Medication Technician Position Responsibilities:

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledge of elderly, ill, and/or disabled.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Basic understanding of following step-by-step procedures.
• Follows and understands written and oral directions.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace (with or without the aid of mechanical devices).

Medication Technician Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Proof of successful completion of a medication technician training program within the last 12 months preferred.
• Must pass Elderwood Medication Technician test.
• Certification by an approved basic training program in home health aide services and possess written evidence of such certification is preferred.
• No certification needed, but preferred / training can be provided.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.