Job Description

The Medication Technician / Certified Nurses Aid / PCA @ The Cardinal at North Hills is responsible for the delivery of quality care by encouraging independence and ensuring each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being.

** $1000 Sign on Bonus** paid out quarterly over the 1st year

Medication Tech / Medication Aide (w/CNA or PCA certification)

CNA & PCA (must have 80 HR PCA course or NC CNA certification)

Full Time - 2nd & 3rd shift

Paid Vacation / Sick Time / 7 Paid HolidaysExcellent - Medical / Dental / Vision Benefits

Free Meal each shift

Part Time all shifts! Every other Weekend

(plus 1 to 2 additional shifts per week based on your schedule)

Total Pay Range $15/hr - $20/hr

Paid Vacation / Free Meal each shift 

• PCA: must be able to provide certificate of completion for 80 hour training course
• CNA: must be licensed in North Carolina verifiable through online registry
• MT: must be able to provide certificate of completion of 10-hour and 5-hour or 15-hour Medication Technician Certification course, must be a licensed Medication Tech verifiable through online registry

What will I do every day as a MT? $18-$20

• 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 do every day as a CNA/PCA? $15-$18

• Assist residents with simple requests as needed
• Supervise or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation and other activities
• Provide companionship and develop strong resident relations
• Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures
• Document care provided to residents consistent 
• Provide input to assure that resident individual service plans are current
• Review 24 hour report and care check lists regularly

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)
• PCA if required 

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 the past 25 years.

 All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB Test and Background 

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer