Kisco Senior Living

Operates boutique senior living communities

Medication Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeDenver, CO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Be a high school graduate.
Complete a state-approved Nursing Assistant course if required.
Be at least 21 years of age or meet state requirements.
Hold current First Aid and CPR certification.
Complete the training and/or certification required by the state for assisting with medications.
Be knowledgeable of pertinent regulations for monitoring and licensing the residence.
Have basic competency using Microsoft Office applications, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
Be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Satisfy the pre-employment process, including passing a drug screen, job-specific physical, TB test, and background check.

Responsibilities

Administer resident medication or assist residents with self-administration of medication, and coordinate treatments.
Assist residents with activities of daily living while encouraging independence and supporting their physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being.
Observe residents for changes in condition and report them to the Care Services Director, Resident Care Coordinator, Dementia Care Coordinator, or an appropriate physician.
Assist residents with simple requests or find an appropriate associate to assist them.
Learn resident preferences to provide customer service, exceed expectations, and enhance resident satisfaction.
Document and report changes in condition using company forms for resident care documentation.
Provide medication setup and assistance.
Log medications received from pharmacies, verify physician orders, and communicate concerns immediately.
Track medications and reorder them as needed.
Track vital signs and weight, perform diabetic testing and/or insulin injections when state law allows, and assist with ambulation and general activities.
Follow regulatory and company policies regarding destruction of medications as directed by a physician, pharmacy, or Care Services Director.
Document and remove medications discontinued by a resident’s physician.
Use common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relevant to medication administration.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
Promote each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, and personal safety.
Assist resident assistants as needed when primary tasks are complete.
Track needed supplies and communicate supply needs to the Care Services Director or Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia Care Coordinator.
Work with the department team and across the community, and support open and honest communication among associates.
Maintain required personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag while working.
Identify ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies.
Ensure regulatory compliance and report issues or concerns immediately.
Support continuous improvement and adhere to applicable regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.

Job Description

The Medication Technician (QMAP) administers resident medication or assist residents with self-administration of medication and coordinate treatments to residents. Provide assistance with activities of daily living while encouraging independence and ensuring each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being.

Location: Balfour Riverfront Park | 1500 Little Raven St, Denver, CO 80202

Schedule: Full-Time | Friday-Monday 10pm-6:15am

Pay: $21- $22/hr + $500 sign on bonus

What will I do every day?

Observe residents for any changes in condition and report to Care Services Director, Resident
Care Coordinator (RCC)/Dementia Care Coordinator (DCC), or appropriate physician
Assist residents with simple requests as needed or find an appropriate associate to assist
Learn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer service, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction
Document and report changes of condition and use company forms for resident care documentation
Provide medication set up and assistance
Log in medications from pharmacies, verify physician’s orders and communicate any concerns immediately
Track all medications and re-order as needed
Perform the following tasks with residents: track vital signs, weight, diabetic testing and/or insulin injection (if state allowed), ambulation, and general activities
Follow all regulatory and company policies regarding the destruction of medications as identified by the physician, pharmacy, or Care Services Director
Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the resident’s physician
Familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications
Support, lead and participate in resident-centered wellness programs
Work toward maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, and personal safety
Assist resident assistants as needed and whenever primary tasks are completed
Track supplies that are needed and communicate to Care Services Director or RCC/DCC
Work as part of the team within your department and across the community
Support open and honest communication with and between all associates
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working
Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis
Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
Support continuous improvement
Adhere to all regulations, laws and Kisco standards, including the Associate Handbook
Understand and support the community sales process
Perform other related duties as required

What will I need to be successful in this role?

Bring a smile to work every day
Be a great team player
Be a high school graduate
Nursing Assistant course (State approved, if required)

Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?

Must be 21 years of age (or meet state requirements)
Have current First Aid and CPR certification
Have completed the required training, and/or certification (according to state) for assisting with medications
Must be knowledgeable of pertinent regulations with monitoring and licensing of the residence
Basic competency in the use of multiple forms of technology, including: Microsoft Office applications, internet-based and custom applications
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

Competitive pay
A free meal per shift
Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
Matching 401k (Full-time only)
Paid Time Off
Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process, which includes successfully passing a drug screen, a job specific-related physical, a TB test, and a background check. If selected for employment, the company will cover the cost of these pre-hire requirements

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Company

Kisco Senior Living

Operates boutique senior living communities

Kisco Senior Living provides and manages senior living communities with a boutique hospitality approach, operating 32 communities across 10 states. Its living environments combine housing, care services, and programming so residents can pursue independent living, social activities, and supportive services in a safe, staff-driven setting. The company differentiates itself as the only senior living provider described to deliver a boutique hospitality experience and emphasizes family ownership, safety, trust, transparency, and high-level service. Its goal is to foster thriving communities and give residents peace of mind by supporting independence, meaningful relationships, and a vibrant lifestyle with integrity and compassion.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Carlsbad, CA
Founded: 1990

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