Medication Technician - Santa Maria, United States - AAA Kindness Care Home

Description

Position Details:

Status:
Full-Time/Part-time


Shift:
Day/Evening/NOC


Schedule:
Various


Working Hours Start:
Various


Working Hours End:
Various


What does a Medication Technician do?

You will be providing medication services and direct resident care, assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents.

You will help our residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry and other daily chores.


Why join the AAA Kindness Family in the Medication Technician role and what can we offer you?

• See the impact of your expertise and care by interacting with our residents on a daily basis.
• Collaborate with a strong team of health care providers, all while working in a homelike setting.
• The ability to bring pure joy, security and community to our residents and their families.
• Our privatelyowned and operated organization means we aren't too small, but not too big. You are known here.

In this job, every day you will

• Responsible for the daily operation of medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the health service director in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
• Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances in each resident's clinical record.
• Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD. Completes all incident forms.
• Assists in lifting, moving and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or assistive devices as directed by the resident's cooperative service plan.

Education & Experience you need to qualify:

• You will need a high school diploma or GED with one or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or as required by state regulations.
• You must hold state required medication pass certification or other required certification, complete state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication pass competency.
• You must have word processing skills and have a current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
$ $17.50 per hour


Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Medication Administration: 1 year (preferred)


License/Certification:

• CNA (preferred)
• Certified Medication Aide (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Maria, CA 93454: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person