Medication Technician
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Paradise Creek of Olympus Retirement Living
Moscow, ID, US
Summary
The Medication Technician provides care and services including medication administration and assistance with daily living activities. They are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, monitoring medication self-administration, and assisting with meal preparation.
Job Description
Description
**shift differential available for Night Shift/Weekends**
We are looking for passionate individuals who understand the challenges of taking care of the elderly and creating connections with our wonderful residents. We have a family atmosphere, and serve our residents with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Medication Technician Job Summary
We have openings for a Medication Technician at Paradise Creek of Olympus Living. This position provides care and services such as medication administration, healthcare services, activities of daily living assistance and other duties as assigned, in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform according to location standards and procedures. This includes activities such as maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, transferring, repositioning and walking, monitoring self-administration of medications and may administer medications with proper training.
Medication Assistants will also assist with preparing and serving meals and snacks to residents following orders, standards and regulations. They will clean resident laundry, as well as resident rooms and bathrooms, work areas and other public areas.
Medication Technician Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Certified Nursing Aide License (Not a must, but a plus! We do encourage furthering education!)
- Medication Technician Certification (Required) **Ask about our Medication Assistance reimbursement program!
- CPR/First Aid (Required) **Reimbursable
- 1+ years working with the elderly (Preferred)
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Must pass a background check
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16 - $20 per hour, DOE
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shifts
- 5 hour shifts
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Moscow, ID 83843: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Part-time
Salary: $16.00 - $20 per hour
Healthcare setting:
- Assisted living facility
Olympus Retirement Living was founded by a group of dedicated partners from the senior living, skilled nursing, and real estate development sectors, all united by a common mission: to create exceptional retirement living options that our residents will be proud to call home. Our vision is to offer personalized care within a warm, inviting, and homelike atmosphere where everyone feels valued and supported. We are committed to empowering our residents to maintain their independence while providing compassionate assistance tailored to their needs—embodied in our heartfelt motto: "Independence when you desire it, assistance when you require it."
Explore the unique offerings of our five facilities spread throughout the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Each location showcases its own distinct charm, providing an excellent experience in this stunning region.
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Olympus Retirement Living was founded by a group of dedicated partners from the senior living, skilled nursing, and real estate development sectors, all united by a common mission: to create exceptional retirement living options that our residents will be proud to call home. Our vision is to offer personalized care within a warm, inviting, and homelike atmosphere where everyone feels valued and supported. We are committed to empowering our residents to maintain their independence while providing compassionate assistance tailored to their needs—embodied in our heartfelt motto: "Independence when you desire it, assistance when you require it."
Explore the unique offerings of our five facilities spread throughout the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Each location showcases its own distinct charm, providing an excellent experience in this stunning region.
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
