Medication Technician

Company: Brookdale Senior Living
Location: Lenoir
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Overview Make Lives Better Including Your Own. The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of our associates, so you'll receive competitive compensation and a benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile. The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. But you'll earn more than a paycheck; you can enjoy opportunities to grow your career, as well as ongoing programs catered to your health, financial, mental, and emotional needs. Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. We believe that in order to best serve our residents and patients, we need to first serve our associates. One way we do that is through our benefits. Our offerings include, but are not limited to: Full-time and part-time associate benefits: * 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan * Benefit plan package * Employee Stock Purchase Program * Pre-tax Commuter Benefit * Associate Compassion Fund * Associate Discounts * Identity theft protection * Pet savings and insurance plans * Voluntary benefits available Full-time associate benefits: * Extensive Insurance Plans, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account and more. * Paid Time Off * Adoption Benefit * Tuition Reimbursement * Company-provided life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) * Voluntary STD and LTD Please note, Brookdale has adopted a policy requiring all associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and regulations. Responsibilities Are you someone who has high attention to detail and accuracy? If so, then Brookdale's Certified Medication Aide/Tech may be the right job for you. At our communities, our Certified Med Aides/Techs provide direct care to senior residents that follow a personalized medication and treatment service plan. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors' lives brighter every day. Qualifications What it takes to be a Certified Med Aide/Tech at Brookdale: Our Medication Aides/Techs assist seniors in maintaining physical, social and psychological well-being. Based on state regulations and completion of required training/certification, you will administer or assist with self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider and observe/report responses to your supervisor. Med Aides/Techs also make sure the medication supply room is organized and clean, assist with medication cart audits, and provide accurate counts of all medications. Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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