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Royal Plaza of Olympus Retirement Living
NOC Caregiver/Med Tech
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What they do
A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).
$39,767 / year median in Idaho
+23% projected growth
Job Description
•Shift differential of $1.25 an hour•competitive pay scale Come Join us at Royal Plaza Olympus! We have the FORCE behind us in everything we do, as we care for our seniors! We are looking for passionate individuals who understand the challenges of taking care of the elderly and creating connections with our wonderful residents. We have a family atmosphere, and serve our residents with compassion, dignity, and respect. Our community has been operating in the Lewiston area for over 30 years. We have helped hundreds of families in the past and we continue to meet the current needs of our elderly with kindness, joy and professional care. We offer a full range of services and invite you to look at what Royal Plaza Retirement Living has to offer YOU! It's the FORCE that makes us who we are! F. Family O. Ownership R. Responsibility C. Celebration E. Experience We believe the FORCE is in everything we do "Excellence is never an accident. It is the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution, and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities." - Aristotle Medication Technician Job Summary We have an immediate opening for a Medication Technician at Royal Plaza of Olympus Living. You will be responsible for administering medications to our residents under the supervision of our Registered Nurse. You will review each resident's file, check their current prescriptions, prepare dosages, and assist resident's with taking all their required medicines. We also expect our Medication Technicians to provide direct care to our residents and collaborate with other staff to ensure our residents receive the best care possible. Duties and Responsibilities Review resident records and discuss current medications with staff nurses Prepare proper dosages and distribute medications to residents Document all medicines given to ensure resident records are current Coordinate medication changes, refills, and deliveries with resident's physicians and pharmacies Medication Technician Requirements and Qualifications High school diploma or GED certificate Medication Technician Certification (Required) 1+ years working with the elderly and assisting with medications (Required) Excellent communication and customer service skills Must pass a background check and drug test