Medication Technician in North Chili, NY

Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.30 per hour.

Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Community is hiring a Medication Technicians.

Under the general direction of the Supervisor-In-Charge the Medication Technician will administer prescribed medication and treatment to residents in a safe and timely manner within the guidelines set forth by DePaul Adult Care Communities and the state of New York. The Medication Aide will also be responsible for resident’s personal care as described in the Resident Care Assistant (RCA) position description while not administering medications.

The pay range for this opportunity is $17.00 - $17.30 per hour.

Why work for DePaul?

Make a positive difference in someone's life
Supportive work environment
We value diversity
Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
Excellent benefits and competitive wages

Available Opportunities:
Full-Time Evening
Part-Time Evening
Part-Time Days
Per Diem

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administration of medication and treatment to residents timely, accurately and as prescribed by the physician.
Documentation of those medications and treatments as determined in the policy and procedures.
Observation and documentation of response (therapeutic or adverse) to medications and treatments.
Maintaining an organized, clean and secure medication cart and medication room.
Timely ordering of medications and or supplies for availability to residents
Following facility and pharmacy guidelines and policies in ordering, returning and discontinuing of medication orders.
Preparation of medications for residents leaving the facility for extended periods of time, or arranging for the delivery of those medications from the pharmacy.
Accurately processing physician orders and transcribing orders to the Medication Administration Record.
Directly accountable for the security of controlled substances and the accuracy of record keeping.
Practices and maintains appropriate infection control techniques when preparing/administering medications and employs universal precautions at all times.
Performs resident care duties as described in the RCA position description in response to the needs of the resident or as assigned.
Participates in the required twelve (12) hours of medication in-service education.
Assists in providing a therapeutic and homelike environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must Pass the Medication Technician training provided by DePaul within 90 days of Medication Skills Checklist. *The Medication Skills Checklist must be completed before passing any medication.
Must possess a working knowledge of resident care, particularly with the geriatric and adult special care needs population.
Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.
Must have the required references and criminal record check.
Must be in good standing with the Healthcare Personnel Registry.
Must have the required annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing and Annual Health Assessment in accordance with New York State Regulations.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
This position is eligible for the following for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B with Employer Match, robust Employee Assistant Program, Staff Recognition Program and Employee Discount Program.

PART-TIME BENEFITS
This position is eligible for 403B with Employer Match, robust Employee Assistant Program, Staff Recognition Program, and Employee Discount Program.

DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualification, merit and program need.