Overnight Medication Technician Job at Clearwater at Rancharrah in Reno

Overview

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 Rancharrah is a premier luxury senior living community in Reno and is looking for a full-time Medication Technician to join the night shift!

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

Position

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.

Schedule: Friday-Tuesday 10pm-6:30am

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, 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 (including shaving, hair care, etc.), meals, activities, and bowel and bladder functions
• Provide assistance at mealtime with selecting meals, serving, eating, and clearing trays
• Transport residents as necessary, assisting into and out of bed or wheelchairs, following all safety/lifting and transferring techniques
• Escort residents to 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

Equal Opportunity 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.