Medication Technician (Part Time)

The Medication Technician @ Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine meet community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living.

About Kisco Senior Living

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of quality care by encouraging independence and ensuring each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being.
• Part Time | Sunday, 6am-2:30pm (Assisted Living) Thursday + Friday, 2pm-10:30pm (Memory Care) Pay Range | $19-23/hr DOE What will I do every day?
• Monitor residents’ well-being in a general way and report any changes in condition to the appropriate associate/department immediately
• Assist residents with simple requests as needed or find appropriate associate to assist
• Learn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer service, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction
• Supervise or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation and other activities of daily living
• Provide companionship and develop strong resident relations

Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures

• Help residents with assistive devices (walkers, wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.) Encourage self-care of residents
• Document care provided to residents consistent with documentation standards
• Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or the Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia Care Coordinator to assure that resident individual service plans are current Review24 Hour Report and care check lists regularly

Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy

• Practice standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices
• Observe and monitor residents to provide or assist with documentation regarding resident status
• Cover the Customer Service desk in the Care Services lobby, if necessary
• Answer telephone according to company policy and standards

Support, lead and participate in resident-centered wellness programs

• Resolve resident questions according to set policies and procedures
• Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects and other individuals to the appropriate staff contacts in the community
• Assist and participate in community special events and marketing events
• Assist residents in meeting their social needs through interaction with staff, family and other residents including encouraging and reminding residents of wellness programming
• Assist in the general upkeep of the community common areas
• Maintain upkeep of residents’ rooms (e.g., making bed, taking out trash, washing dishes)

Assist with resident laundry as assigned

• Support open and honest communication with and between all associates
• Work as part of the team within your department and across the community
• 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 to supervisor
• Support continuous improvement
• Adhere to all regulations, laws and company 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 High school education or GED equivalent preferred Nursing assistant course recommended Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?
• First Aid certification and CPR, if required
• What’s in it for me?

Requirements

Must meet State training requirements and/or certifications

• 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

Preferred

• Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) is desirable

Benefits

• (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?

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