Medication Technician
The Certified Caregiver - Medication Aide position provides support for our community's residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Certified Caregivers are responsible for administering daily medications. Duties include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting samples. The ideal Certified Caregiver will be detail oriented, possess knowledge of resident care procedures and have excellent communication skills.
What You'll Do
- Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents
- Record medication dosages and times
- Observe residents and document changes in their condition
- Gather samples for analysis
- Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned
- Uphold all health and safety standards
- Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others
- Coordinate with different nurses to assist with resident care and medications
- Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications
- Respond to resident emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify residents needs
- Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare
- Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficient
- Responsibilities include customer service, administering medication, caregiving, resident safety and communication
What You'll Bring
Position Requirements / Qualifications :
Successful completion of a state-approved Medication Aide course and is approved to assist with or administer oral and external medications, per state regulationsMust demonstrate competency to perform medication administration in accordance with state regulationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred, although mandatory in certain statesApplicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higherWorking experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finishStrong emotional intelligence and listening skillsDedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residentsMust pass State and company background checks and drug testTake Vital signsAssisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations)Read, write, speak and understand the English languageLocation Information
Coral Oaks is a beautiful community in Palm Harbor, FL, with more than 310 units offering independent living and assisted living.
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Category
Clinical
Work Shift
Evening
Auto req ID
148363BR