Glen Park Senior Living

Operates assisted living and memory care communities

Medication Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLong Beach, CA, USA$19 - $21 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have at least six months of prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Pass a physical examination and criminal record review.
Have current training in first aid and CPR.
Be able to stand, bend, and lift for prolonged periods; lift 100 pounds to assist fallen residents, up to 50 pounds at times, and 10 pounds routinely.
Be able to work in possible adverse indoor and outdoor conditions and around bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards such as needle pricks, and chemical hazards.
Have the personal characteristics, physical energy, and competence to work effectively with older residents, families, and staff.
Possess a strong service orientation, including active listening, critical thinking, and close monitoring of clients.
Have a basic understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Assist elderly residents, convalescents, or people with disabilities with daily living activities in the care facility.
Administer supportive care to assist residents with activities of daily living.
Order and dispense medications and maintain medication administration records.
Assist with serving meals and snacks.
Assist with the activities program.
Attend the facility's monthly one-hour in-service, totaling 12 hours per year.
Maintain current first aid and CPR.
Receive special training in caring for residents with dementia.
Receive special training in caring for residents with developmental disabilities, including program design, the Individual Program Plan, and recording progress toward its goals.

Job Summary:
The Medication Technician will assist the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in the care facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer the Supportive Care function which assists residents with activities of daily living.
Order medications, dispense medications, and maintain medication administration records.
Assist with serving meals at mealtimes and snacks at snack time.
Assist with Activities Program.
Attend monthly in-service provided by the facility- one hour a month, twelve hours per year.
Maintain current first aid and CPR
Receive special training on caring for residents with dementia.
Receive special training on caring for residents with developmental disabilities which includes Program Design, the Individual Program Plan (IPP), and recording progress toward the IPP goals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

At least 18 years of age
Six months of prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Able to pass a physical exam and a criminal record review
Current training in first aid and CPR

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and lifting.
Able to lift 100 pounds to assist fallen residents.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.), and chemical hazards.

SPECIAL SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE JOB

Have the personal characteristics, physical energy, and competence to work effectively with older residents, families, and staff.
Must possess a strong service orientation, including active listening, critical thinking skills, and close monitoring of clients.
Basic understanding of medical terminology.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About the Company

Glen Park Senior Living

Operates assisted living and memory care communities

Glen Park Senior Living operates residential communities for older adults who need help with daily life or support for dementia. Its locations across Los Angeles and Ventura counties combine private or shared suites with meals, housekeeping, transportation and personalized care plans. Residents receive assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility and medications, while short-term respite stays give family caregivers a break. Monthly fees reflect room type and assessed care needs, with families involved in developing individualized plans for each resident. The current operator began in 1990 with a community established in 1968 and is headquartered in Glendale, California.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Glendale, CA
Founded: 1990

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