What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician - 2nd shift/PT position at Legacy Senior Living?
The Dominion Difference!
Are you ready to join a dynamic team driven by a shared mission to make a positive impact in the lives of seniors while upholding our faith-based values? At Dominion Senior Living, we're not just offering a job – we're offering an opportunity to be part of something deeply fulfilling. Our innovative culture-first approach ensures you'll thrive in a nurturing and collaborative workspace. As a valued member of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering heartfelt care that truly matters to seniors. Our unwavering commitment to creating an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and meaningful interaction forms the very essence of our company culture. Join us in embracing a purpose-driven journey that celebrates both your professional growth and the joy of serving seniors wholeheartedly.
Why Join Dominion Senior Living:
- Meaningful Impact: As a Medication Technician, you will have the opportunity to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of our residents. Your dedication will contribute to enhancing their overall quality of life.
- Supportive Community: You will be part of a close-knit and supportive community of like-minded professionals who share a passion for senior care. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where your insights and ideas are valued.
- Competitive pay and Benefits: Time and a Half on Holidays, Direct Deposit, and more!
- Personal Growth: We are committed to your personal and professional growth. Through continuous learning, training, and development opportunities, you will expand your skills and expertise in assisted living plus you can earn a $1 more per hour within your first year through our Pathways Program!
- Positive Work Environment: Dominion Senior Living offers a positive and uplifting work environment that celebrates the successes, milestones, and contributions of both residents and team members. We believe in recognizing and appreciating the efforts of our dedicated team members.
- Fun and Friendships: We know how to have a good time! We host events, celebrations, and activities that bring our team together and create everlasting friendships!
- Work-Life Balance: We understand that life happens outside of work. We offer flexible scheduling options to help you maintain a health work-life balance.
What You’ll Do:
- Medication Buddy: You’ll be the go-to person for making sure our residents get their medications as prescribed. It’s like being a helpful friend!
- Document Manager: Maintain and organize medication carts, ensuring that medications are securely stored. Monitor medication supply levels and request refills as needed. Keep records of medication inventory and report any discrepancies.
- Communication Champ: Effectively communicate with our residents, their families, and our team. Let everyone know about any changes in meds or if there are any complications.
- Build Relationships: You have the opportunity to form meaningful connections with residents. Many seniors appreciate the companionship and trust they can develop with Medication Technicians like you.
What You Bring:
- State Licenses/Certifications: Obtaining and maintain any required state licensure or certification to be a Medication Technician in an assisted living facility.
- Knowledge of Medications: Understanding of different types of medications dosage forms, and administration routes. Knowledge of medication management, including safe administration practices and potential side effects.
- Training and Continues Education: Willingness to participate in ongoing training related to medication management and senior care to stay up-to-date with best practices and regulations.
- Team Player: We’re all about teamwork here! You’ll be working alongside our awesome nursing team and other tea members.
Working Conditions: As a medication Technician at Dominion Senior Living, the position involved providing medication assistance, emotion support, and care to residents in a compassionate and often physically demanding environment.
Physical Demands: The physical requirements for a Medication Technician includes the ability to stand, walk, and be on your feet for extended periods during shifts. Also, lift, push, or pull moderate to heavy objects, including assisting residents with mobility and transfers. Bend, stoop, and kneel as necessary to provide care and administer medications. Use fine motor skills and dexterity to handle medications and medical equipment. Perform tasks that may require physical stamina, especially when assisting residents with activities of daily living. Maintain overall physical wellness to meet the demands of the job and respond to emergencies promptly.
Call to Action: Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of our residents as a Medication Technician? If so, we encourage you to join our team at Dominion Senior Living! Together, we can create a warm and supportive environment where our residents thrive, and you find fulfillment every day!
EEO Principles
The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity as well as compliance with the law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and to make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other legally protected status or characteristic in the state in which a team member is employed by the Company. This policy applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, disciplinary action, termination, and all other personnel actions and conditions of employment.
The Company’s personnel policies and actions seek to ensure that no discriminatory practice exists. The Company also makes its recruiting sources aware of this policy and will terminate relationships with any organization that refuses to subscribe to the same principles. By this policy, the Company wishes to ensure that all team members have the opportunity to maximize their contribution to the Company and to their own career goals. The intention behind this policy is to provide equal employment opportunities that will simultaneously serve the requirements of society, the law, sound business practices, and individual dignity.
Dominion Senior Living is proud to be a drug-free workplace. Employment with Dominion is contingent upon the successful passing of a pre-employment drug screen.