White Sands, a HumanGood life plan community (CCRC) in beautiful La Jolla, CA, is seeking a Per Diem Certified Medication Technician for our Wellness Center. As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that our residents are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU. You would develop awareness of residents’ interests and needs and assist residents to maximize their independence.
Shifts: Per Diem
Pay Rate: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
- Ensures safe, accurate assistance with resident medication, including physician order verification, interaction with pharmacies, checking medications for accuracy/correctness;
- Review and complete the Medication Administration Record (MAR) to record the physician orders and medications;
- Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered;
- Will ensure assistance of resident’s medication in a timely manner as prescribed by physician’s orders;
- May take vital signs or observe resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions; (This function is only performed to the extent provided for by state regulation).
- Facilitate medication orders as required;
- Monitors stock of medical supplies and orders new supplies as needed;
- Completes Weekly Audits of MARS and notifies Director or supervisor of audit results and needed corrective action; Weekly Audits are encouraged to be performed by licensed nurses, to maintain LN oversight of the med program. Med Aids/Techs are advised to audit EHR for missed meds on a daily basis, prior to leaving their shift
Education
- A high school diploma or equivalent
Experience/Training
- Vocational/technical training in the nursing field specifically with elderly preferred;
- up to 40 hours training under licensed professional, or other requirements as prescribed by the state regulations governing residential senior living or skilled nursing facilities as required;
- Minimum of 2 years related experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations –
- CPR certified
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Medication Technician under state rules as applicable to be able to assist or pass medications in a residential senior living community.
Mission Essential
You would display behavior that supports the mission, vision, behaviors and values of HumanGood.
- Passion
- Inclusion
- Courage
- Innovation
- Impact
What's in it for you
As an equal opportunity employer, HumanGood provides employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status or any other classification protected by law.