Clearwater Living
Medication Technician - Overnight Job at Clearwater Living in Santa Ana
Clearwater Living, Santa Ana, CA, US, 92725
Clearwater at North Tustin is a premier luxury senior living community in Santa Ana, CA and is looking for an Overnight Memory Support Medication Technician to join the team!
Clearwater Living associates enjoy great benefits, including:
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: Full-time Overnight 10:00pm-6:30am
Responsibilities Assist residents with their daily medications, treatments and resident care as assigned
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
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 self-respect, 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, 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
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.
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