Job Summary
The Medication Technician plays a crucial role in delivering direct care to residents, facilitating medication administration, and assisting with daily living activities in alignment with tailored care plans. This position also involves overseeing medication supplies, ensuring precise documentation, and offering emotional support to promote the well-being of residents.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications to residents according to established care plans.
- Assist residents with daily living activities to enhance their quality of life.
- Manage and monitor medication inventory to ensure availability and compliance.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation related to medication administration and care provided.
- Provide emotional and psychological support to residents to foster a caring environment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma is required.
- Possession of a valid state medication administration license (CNA, CMA, CMT, or QMAP).
- A minimum of 12 months of professional caregiving experience.
- Current certifications in First Aid and CPR are mandatory.
Cogir of Chesapeake provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
