The Medication Technician (with CNA license or PCA) at Abbotswood at Irving Park is responsible for medication administraion and for the delivery of quality care by encouraging independence and ensuring each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being.
Schedule: Part time 1st & 2nd shift - Every other Weekend
Pay Rate $18/hr
Paid Vacation /Free Meal each shift
What will I do every day as a MT?
- Observe residents for any changes in condition and report to supervisor
- Assist residents with simple requests as needed
- Document and report changes of condition
- Provide medication set up and assistance
- Log in medications from pharmacies, verify physician’s orders and communicate any concerns
- Track all medications and re-order as needed
- Track residence vital signs, diabetic testing and/or insulin injection, ambulation, etc.
What will I need to be successful in this role?
- Bring a smile to work every day
- Be a great team player
- High school education or GED equivalent preferred
- Nursing assistant course completion
Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?
- First Aid certification and CPR, if required
- Must meet state training requirements and/or certifications
- Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)
What will I do every day?
- Observe residents for any changes in condition and report to supervisor
- Assist residents with simple requests as needed
- Document and report changes of condition
- Provide medication set up and assistance
- Log in medications from pharmacies, verify physician’s orders and communicate any concerns
- Track all medications and re-order as needed
- Track residence vital signs, diabetic testing and/or insulin injection, ambulation, etc.
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
- Have a completed a 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
- CNA if required by state
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