Medication Certified Technician

Job Description

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Job Details

• Days/Times Vary: 6a to 2p & 2p to 10p - $18.00 to $25.25 per hour based on experience
• Location: Las Ventanas, a Human Good community, located in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Position: Medication Attendant
• Summary: Under general supervision, the Medication Attendant is responsible for assisting Assisted Living and Memory Care residents as directed by a care plan or agreement. The role includes assistance with activities of daily living, medication administration according to physician orders, and dispensing medicines.

• Sets up medication for residents and provides medication, under the direction and monitoring of a licensed nurse, and according to physician orders. May order/re‑order medications.
• Records and documents all medication, treatment and care provided to residents.
• Gives medication to patients and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures.
• Reads communication books in the Wellness office and Lodge for medication changes.
• Sets up new treatments or medication changes.
• Takes verbal orders from MDs and communicates with MD confirming medication changes.
• Assures medications are ordered on time to prevent residents from missing doses.
• Takes blood pressures and pulses when needed for determining drug dosing.

As one of the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities, we offer an opportunity to be part of something bigger with a comprehensive benefits and perks package that can add up to 40% of your base pay.

• 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service)
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• Health, Dental and Vision Plans – start the 1st of the month following your start date
• $25 per line Cell Phone Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 5‑star employer‑paid employee assistance program
• Find additional benefits here: www.
  
  HGcareers.org

• Medical benefits start the 1st of the month following your start date
• Matching 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $25 per line Cell Phone Plan

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Non‑profit Organizations