Scope and Purpose for Medication Technician:

Responsibility for accurate and timely delivery of medications and treatments to residents, in keeping with the physician orders. Also responsible for communicating any concerns to the physician. Additionally, will perform services of resident support staff as directed in the individual service plan.

We offer:

• No wage cap
• Opportunity for advancement
• Fun staff calendar
• Perfect attendance bonus
• Flexible spending account (wage works account)
• Optional health, dental, and vision insurance
• 90-day potential pay raise (dependent on performance)
• PTO based on hours worked and years of service
• 401K with company match up to 50% of your contribution of up to 6%
• Annual pay raise (dependent on performance)
• Paid orientation and training

Qualifications:

Must have satisfactorily completed training in medications – including administration and documentation. Must be able to demonstrate skill and knowledge of medication identification, use, purpose, adverse effect, and contra-indications. Must maintain current certification or licensure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by physician
• Appropriate documentation of medication and treatment administrations
• Documentation of events and incidents
• Summary documentation in resident records
• Direct care and service to residents as needed
• Communicate appropriately with residents, family members, physician, support staff, and ancillary care providers

*Part-time and full-time available

*Pay: $16.00-$21.00 per hour

Appledorn Assisted Living Center South is licensed by the Michigan Department of Human Services, Office of Child and Adult Licensing as a Home for the Aged. Our staff is carefully selected and trained to unobtrusively monitor each resident and their health - both physical and mental - watching for signs of pain, confusion, inattentiveness to personal hygiene, missed meals or changes in normal routine.

Since we care for a vulnerable population, infection control is very important to us. We have safe procedures in place that go above and beyond most businesses. The health and safety of our residents and staff is a top priority

Heritage Property Management, our current loyal employees, and especially our senior residents cannot thank you enough for your help and compassion.

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”
 -Fred Rogers

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