Job Description:
The Medication Technician @ The Cardinal at North Hills is responsible for the delivery of quality care by encouraging independence and ensuring each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being.
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*****2nd Shift 3p-11p - Full Time*****
Medication Tech (w/CNA or PCA certification)
Pay Range $18/hr - $20/hr
CNA
Pay Range $16/hr - $18/hr
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Paid Vacation / Sick Time / Holidays & Excellent Medical Benefits
PCA: must be able to provide certificate of completion for 80 hour training course
CNA: must be licensed in North Carolina verifiable through online registry
MT: must be able to provide certificate of completion of 10-hour and 5-hour or 15-hour Medication Technician Certification course, must be a licensed Medication Tech verifiable through online registry
What will I do every day as a MT?
Observe residents for any changes in condition and report to supervisor
Assist residents with simple requests as needed
Document and report changes of condition
Provide medication set up and assistance
Log in medications from pharmacies, verify physician’s orders and communicate any concerns
Track all medications and re-order as needed
Track residence vital signs, diabetic testing and/or insulin injection, ambulation, etc.
What will I do every day as a CNA/PCA?
Assist residents with simple requests as needed
Supervise or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation and other activities
Provide companionship and develop strong resident relations
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures
Document care provided to residents consistent
Provide input to assure that resident individual service plans are current
Review 24 hour report and care check lists regularly
What will I need to be successful in this role?
Bring a smile to work every day
Be a great team player
High school education or GED equivalent preferred
Nursing assistant course completion
Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?
First Aid certification and CPR, if required
Must meet state training requirements and/or certifications
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)
PCA if required
What will I do every day?
Observe residents for any changes in condition and report to supervisor
Assist residents with simple requests as needed
Document and report changes of condition
Provide medication set up and assistance
Log in medications from pharmacies, verify physician’s orders and communicate any concerns
Track all medications and re-order as needed
Track residence vital signs, diabetic testing and/or insulin injection, ambulation, etc.
What will I need to be successful in this role?
Bring a smile to work every day
Be a great team player
Be a high school graduate
Have a completed a Nursing Assistant course (State approved, if required)
Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?
Must be 21 years of age (or meet state requirements)
Have current First Aid and CPR certification
Have completed the required training, and/or certification (according to state) for assisting with medications
CNA if required by state
What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)
Competitive pay
A free meal per shift
Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
Matching 401k (Full-time only)
Paid Time Off
Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
What do we do?
We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates.
Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for the past 25 years.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB Test and Background
*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer