Medication Technician (On Call)
Kisco Senior Living, LLC - Walnut Creek, CA
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Job Description The Medication Technician @ Byron Park administers resident medication or assist residents with self-administration of medication and coordinate treatments to residents. Provide assistance with activities of daily living while encouraging independence and ensuring each resident's physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is an on call position, Friday-Monday, 6am-2:30pm OR 2pm-10:30pm. Pay range: $23-25/hr What will I do every day? * Observe residents for any changes in condition and report to Care Services Director, Resident * Care Coordinator (RCC)/Dementia Care Coordinator (DCC), or appropriate physician * Assist residents with simple requests as needed or find an appropriate associate to assist * Learn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer service, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction * Document and report changes of condition and use company forms for resident care documentation * Provide medication set up and assistance * Log in medications from pharmacies, verify physician's orders and communicate any concerns immediately * Track all medications and re-order as needed * Perform the following tasks with residents: track vital signs, weight, diabetic testing and/or insulin injection (if state allowed), ambulation, and general activities * Follow all regulatory and company policies regarding the destruction of medications as identified by the physician, pharmacy, or Care Services Director * Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the resident's physician * Familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications * Support, lead and participate in resident-centered wellness programs * Work toward maintaining each resident's self-respect, personal dignity, and personal safety * Assist resident assistants as needed and whenever primary tasks are completed * Track supplies that are needed and communicate to Care Services Director or RCC/DCC * Work as part of the team within your department and across the community * Support open and honest communication with and between all associates * Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working * Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis * Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately * Support continuous improvement * Adhere to all regulations, laws and Kisco standards, including the Associate Handbook * Understand and support the community sales process * Perform other related duties as required 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 * 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 * Must be knowledgeable of pertinent regulations with monitoring and licensing of the residence * Basic competency in the use of multiple forms of technology, including: Microsoft Office applications, internet-based and custom applications * Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed 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 over 30 years. All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process, which includes successfully passing a drug screen, a job specific-related physical, a TB test, and a background check. If selected for employment, the company will cover the cost of these pre-hire requirements * Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Created: 2026-04-15