Medication Technician / Caregiver

Columbia Cottage

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

South Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medication Technician is responsible for preparing and administering medications to residents while monitoring their effectiveness and vital signs. They also provide hands-on care and maintain accurate records in the Medication Administration Record.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and a required Medication Technician certification along with diabetes training. You are a compassionate individual who enjoys working with seniors and can effectively manage multiple tasks in a supportive work environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medication Technician certification

diabetes training

CPR/ First Aid

Job Description

Can you jump in and help wherever you are needed? Are you an excellent communicator? Can you effectively prioritize multiple tasks? Are you motivated to perform well and do a good job? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!

Columbia Cottage in Palmyra, PA is looking to hire experienced Medication Technicians/ Caregivers to help improve the quality of life for the residents in our care. Are you a compassionate person who enjoys working with seniors? Would you like to join an assisted living community with a supportive, uplifting work environment? Do you want a position that offers flexible schedules? If so, please read on!

This position starts at a competitive wage of $19.00/hour. We provide amazing benefits and perks for both full and part-time positions on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. In addition, we match 20% of the first 6% contributed for 401(k). If this sounds like the right caregiving opportunity for you, apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

  • Prepares medications for Residents
  • Assists Residents in taking medications, as per physician order
  • Monitors for effectiveness and untoward effects of medications, and provides education to Residents.
  • Obtains blood sugars, vital signs and other bio measurements as ordered
  • Motivates, encourages and provides positive feedback to the Residents when assisting with medications
  • Follows established policies and procedures for record-keeping on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and any associated forms related to assisting the Resident with medications
  • Provides hands-on care to Residents

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A MED TECH/ CAREGIVER

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Medication Technician certification required
  • Diabetes training required
  • CPR/ First Aid preferred

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A MED TECH/ CAREGIVER

The following shift is available for this position:

  • Part-time day shift (6:00am-2:30pm) every other weekend only
  • Full-time evening shift (2:30pm-11:00pm)
  • Part-time night shift (11:00pm-7:30am)

All positions, unless otherwise indicated, have an every other weekend and every other holiday obligation

Shift Differentials: Evening: $2.00, Night: $2.00

ABOUT COLUMBIA COTTAGE

Columbia Cottage is a premier assisted living community that offers ten levels of care and a warm, home-like setting for our senior residents. We are a thriving, unique community of residents and staff who are dedicated to supporting each other in living each day to its fullest. Our team is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care while taking the time to learn each resident's personal preferences and desires in order to help them get the most out of their daily life at the Cottages. As a result, those who live here always feel valued, cared for, and part of a trusting relationship.

Without a team of dedicated, compassionate people behind us, we cannot care for and serve our residents fully. We appreciate our employees as much as our residents do, for they truly are essential to our success. To thank our staff, we offer them great pay, awesome benefits, and opportunities to grow and advance from within!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR ASSISTED LIVING TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this caregiving job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Columbia Cottage

We offer our residents a premier assisted living experience at each of our Columbia Cottage communities. We were the first in Pennsylvania to have multiple communities licensed as Assisted Living, and we continue to be the only licensed Assisted Living residence in the areas we serve. Our ability to deliver ten levels of care in a warm, homelike setting that appreciates each resident's unique personality is just part of the what makes Columbia Cottage a leading assisted living community. Our exclusive ten levels of care gives your loved ones the ability to age in place or to stay among familiar faces and familiar environments as their physical social needs change. Our range of professional and personalized services ensures residents receive the right amount of care, right when they need it. We are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care while taking the time to learn each resident's personal preferences and desires for getting the most out of their daily life at each of the Cottages. We refer to our philosophy as person-centered care, and it is integral to how we operate day-to-day. Our Cottages are located in Collegeville, Hanover, Hershey, Linglestown, and Wyomissing.
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