Medical Technician - Care Partner

Position Summary

Our Medication Technicians are caring and compassionate individuals who are responsible for the safe and accurate administration of medications to residents in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and Gemstone policy. This position works within the Resident Services Department, reporting to the Wellness Director, and plays a critical role in supporting resident health and safety across our assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. We are looking for detail-oriented, trustworthy individuals to join our team to uphold our “Residents First” philosophy, delivering all care in a positive manner that enhances residents' quality of life at our Gemstone Senior Living Communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including wardrobe, personal hygiene, ambulation, and stand-by-assist transferring.
• Administer medications to residents accurately and on schedule in accordance with physician orders, the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and state regulations.
• Observe residents for adverse reactions or side effects to medications and report changes in condition or status promptly to the Wellness Director.
• Document all medication administration, refusals, and PRN (as-needed) medications accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular medication cart and medication room inventory counts, including narcotic counts where applicable, and report discrepancies immediately.
• Maintain proper storage, labeling, and security of all medications in compliance with state and community policy.
• Coordinate with pharmacy for refills, new orders, and discontinued medications; assist with reconciling medication orders.
• Provide shift-to-shift report; check the Service Plan Book for changes and assignments and the Communication Book for memos and in-services due.
• Follow all memory care protocols and approaches when administering medications and interacting with residents with cognitive impairment.
• Complete required documentation (incident reports, charting, medication logs) prior to end of shift. No exceptions.
• Maintain the Wellness Center, medication room, and breakroom in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Report emergency maintenance or medication-related issues by phone to the Executive Director or Wellness Director; document non-emergency issues in the communication log.
• Report to duty on time and avoid incurring overtime without approval.

Qualifications

Skills & Requirements

• Desire to work with seniors in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality.
• Current state-required certification or training as a Medication Aide/Medication Technician, where applicable, or willingness to obtain certification per state requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; comfortable working with medication records, counts, and documentation.
• Able to organize and utilize time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to work well with others and function effectively as part of a team.
• Well-groomed and willing to follow dress requirements.
• Cheerful, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn new knowledge and skills.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, fingers, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and smell.
• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds or more.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat while performing job duties.
• Background check is required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other associates.
• Six months of work experience in a senior living or medication administration setting is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age. High school graduate or GED preferred.
• No personal cell phone usage while on shift; personal cell phones may be used on break.