Medication Technician
Type: Full-Time
Shifts: NOC, Various-Weekend Availability
Wage: $14-16/hour DOE
Location: Avamere at Las Vegas- 6031 West Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89108
The primary purpose of this position is to provide each resident with routine daily health services and medication needs.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Employee Perks:
Health Care Coordinators will need to identify 16-hour initial training and 8 hours annual for employment.
Type: Full-Time
Shifts: NOC, Various-Weekend Availability
Wage: $14-16/hour DOE
Location: Avamere at Las Vegas- 6031 West Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89108
The primary purpose of this position is to provide each resident with routine daily health services and medication needs.
Responsibilities:
- Administer medications ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the DHS and according to current policies, procedures, and practices
- Provide care for residents and assist with updating service plans.
- Respond to resident calls and emergencies promptly and provide first aid assistance
- Assist with daily living activities (i.e., bathing, dressing, and eating)
- Provide support with residents to caregivers as needed
- Document and communicate resident changes and complete all reports in a timely manner
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
Qualifications:
- High-School diploma or equivalent
- Must be a Certified Medication Technician
- Must have or obtain (within 30-days of employment) First Aid & CPR Certification
- Minimum of one-year of experience in a healthcare setting
- Must have or obtain (within 30-days of employment) Food Handlers Card
- Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with elders
- Ability to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination preferred, but not required
Employee Perks:
- Tuition assistance
- Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
- Mentorship opportunities
- Career Development
- Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
- Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
Health Care Coordinators will need to identify 16-hour initial training and 8 hours annual for employment.