Clearwater at Sonoma Hills is hiring: Medication Technician - Overnight in Rohne
Clearwater at Sonoma Hills, Rohnert Park, CA, United States, 94928
Overview
Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want to be part of a 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 an Overnight 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: $20.00 - $21.00/hour (DOE)
Schedule: 11:00pm-7:00am
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with their daily medications, treatments and resident care as assigned and within 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 document 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 verify 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 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 self-respect, personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality
- Read and follow care plans to ensure proper care is being given to residents
- Assist residents in daily living activities including bathing, dressing, hygiene, meals, activities, bowel and bladder functions
- 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
- Escort residents 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.