Part-Time Medication Technician

Now Hiring: Medication Technician (Med Tech)
Spring Arbor of Cary

$18.18–$22.52/hr | 3pm-11pm & 11pm-7am | Part-Time 

Do you have a passion for caring for seniors and a steady, detail-oriented approach to the job? Spring Arbor of Cary is looking for a Medication Assistant to support our Assisted Living residents with medication administration and daily care, under the guidance of our Resident Care Director. If you love building relationships with residents and being part of a team that truly makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Approach every encounter with residents, associates, and visitors in a friendly, service-oriented way
• Assist residents with medications as allowed under State guidelines
• Help residents with daily living activities — bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, bed linens, positioning, transfers, mobility, and incontinence care
• Communicate closely with the Resident Services team to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in and help lead resident activities
• Deliver friendly, courteous service with resident satisfaction as a top priority

What You Bring

• At least 18 years of age
• 1+ year of experience with senior adults highly preferred
• Current Medication Training certification
• Ability to pass a criminal background screening
• Willingness to comply with our drug-free workplace policy

Nice to Have

• CNA or NA license/certification, in good standing (state-dependent)
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred or as required by your state)
• Experience with computerized resident documentation systems

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Vision & Dental coverage
• Supplemental insurance — short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• A paid day off for your birthday
• 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
• Education Investment Program to help you grow your career

The Medication Assistant is to provide resident care services including assistance with self-administration of medication, to the residents in the Assisted Living area under the supervision of the Resident Care Director (RCD) according to scheduled duties and assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment.

Areas of Responsibility

• Able to approach all encounters with residents, associates, and visitors in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Assist residents with medications as allowed under State guidelines.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care.
• Work closely with and maintain daily communications with the Resident Services associates to ensure continuity of care and services is maintained for the residents.
• Participate in resident activities and lead resident activities as needed.  
• Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority. 
• Other job duties assigned – see full job description.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Minimum one (1) year experience with senior adults highly preferred.
• May be a Licensed or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant (NA), depending on the state requirements; if licensed or certified, must be in good standing with the state licensing or certifying agency.
• Must possess current Medication Training certification.
• Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Certification in CPR and first aid preferred or as required by the State.
• Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems preferred.