Medication Technician - Rohnert Park, United States - Clearwater at Sonoma Hills

Clearwater at Sonoma Hills

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Rohnert Park, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors?

Clearwater at Sonoma Hills is a premier luxury senior living community in Rohnert Park and is looking for a full-time Medication Technician to join the team

Clearwater Living associates enjoy great benefits:

Excellent benefits
401(k) contributions
Paid Vacation and Sick leave
Exciting opportunities to grow
Dynamic and fast paced environment
Culture of people first and service always

The Medication Technician is responsible for documenting, delivering and administering medicines to residents as prescribed by physician(s) with superior customer service and in accordance with all policies, procedures, government regulators and guidelines.

Pay Range:
$ $22.00/hour (DOE)

Responsibilities

Assist residents with their daily medications, treatments and resident care as assigned and

- with the scope of practice, policy and procedures, and government regulations

Observe, verify and document that medication is ingested or applied as directed
Notify supervisor if prescribed medication is not administered according to directions and

- documenting the reason(s) why

Maintain clear, accurate, complete and confidential records on resident medication and care

- in accordance with established procedures and governing requirements

Coordinate medication services with resident, pharmacy and physician(s) and verifying

- dosages with physician prior to dispensing

Track all orders for medication changes and/or refills prepare medications for distribution

- up to 24 hours in advance

Participate in and complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shift, reporting any

- and all discrepancies to supervisor(s) immediately

Assist caregivers in the performance of their job duties and assume caregiver activities and

- responsibilities when needed.

Respond to resident needs promptly and kindly while maintaining each resident's selfrespect,

- personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality

Read and follow care plans to ensure proper care is being given to their residents
Assist residents in their daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene (including

- shaving, hair care, etc.), meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions (including taking to
- bathrooms, portable commodes, changing incontinence products, etc.)

Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving, eating, and clearing trays
Transport residents as necessary assisting them into and out of bed, wheelchairs, etc. following

- all safety/lifting and transferring techniques - escorting them to/from meals, activities, or
- other transportation needs as requested or assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required
A minimum of one year of work experience as a Caregiver or Medication Technician
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred
Active First Aid/CPR/BLS Certification required
Background clearances as required by government regulations
Must meet health requirements, including TB
Clearwater Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws._