Pine Ridge Terrace , an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care senior living community, is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medication Technician to join our resident care team. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to supporting residents with medication self-administration, maintaining accurate documentation, observing and reporting resident needs, and collaborating closely with nursing and care staff to ensure the highest quality of care. We are proud to offer the highest quality engagement, dining, and health support services, and a team that truly cares for our residents. We are always looking for compassionate, teamwork-oriented professionals to join our team. Every team member in a Brightwater community embodies the mission of our company: to inspire hope and enhance the lives of our residents through the creation of an unparalleled experience.

Position Summary:

The Medication Technician assists residents with self-administered medications, monitors health needs, and documents care in accordance with policies and service plans. This role works closely with nurses and care managers to report changes, support resident well-being, and ensure compliance with medication procedures while maintaining confidentiality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

All responsibilities are to be performed within scope of practice per State/Provincial regulations. Maintain resident, employee, and community information in strict confidence (with community management or other employees as necessary). Submit all required documents to Home Office in a timely manner. Assist residents to self-administer specific oral medications. Measure weight. Adhere to all medication room systems per policy. Document pertinent information in Progress Notes per policy. Communicate with Resident Care Managers/Charge Nurse per policy. Assist in development and revision of service plans by informing Resident Care Managers/Charge Nurse of current resident needs and preferences as well as successful service approaches. Observe for and report resident problems (including but not limited to as listed in Observation and Reporting sections of Charge Nurse/Medication Assistant Resource or in-service plans) and report such problems to Charge Nurse and/or Resident Care Managers. Read Communication Log at beginning of each shift; enter pertinent information in Communication Log by end of each shift. Read inter-shift report at beginning of each shift; enter pertinent information in inter-shift report by end of each shift. Health Care Aide (HCA) Certification. Experience with assisting with medication administration. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Maintain CPR and first aid certification. Maintain any certifications as required by state or provincial regulations. About us Brightwater is a management company that oversees senior living communities across North America. At Brightwater, our goal is to lead the way in innovation for tomorrow to enrich the lives of seniors today by providing seniors and families with hospitality and healthcare experiences that are unrivaled. Why we do what we do We know that the most important moments in our residents' lives are the ones that make them feel at home. We continue to create services and amenities designed to help seniors' live life THEIR way and never ask them to change who they are to fit into our communities. We design spaces that adapt to their lives, their needs, and their choices. What we value Everything our team members do, everything our team members say, and the way our team members act is a direct reflection of the Brightwater brand. We know how important it is to show admiration, have integrity, and work as a team to strive for both excellence and innovation. We expect our team members to take ownership of their role and show stewardship in the way they manage human, material and fiscal resources that have been entrusted to our care. We also encourage the complete well-being of our team members by valuing the time required for regeneration and rejuvenation. Our communication philosophy We pride ourselves on creating an environment that facilitates open and transparent communication with our team members, our residents and our families. Our team is available to listen, support and serve the needs of all team members through direct and ongoing dialogue, and we believe that this respectful, open-minded dialogue makes us stronger in what we do and how we do it. We make every effort to ensure team member's suggestions, ideas, opinions, and concerns are heard, and we reward team members for creation of ideas that improve any aspect of our community. Brightwater Senior Living is an equal-opportunity employer and strives to provide an environment in which human dignity prevails. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, perceived race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, creed, religion, age, marital status, family/parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, receipt of public assistance, status as a veteran or current or future military status. Brightwater Senior Living does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.