Medication Technician

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Job description

This job is located in Burlington.

Join Our Team: Join our strong and growing company today! Overview:

Looking to get your foot in the door? Are you an LNA who loves Seniors but not sure where to start? Come talk with us! Elderwood at Burlington is hiring FT Med Tech's!

This position is located in Burlington, VT.

The Medication Technician functions as a key member of the Resident Care Team and works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The Medication Technician assist residents with self-administration of medication (excluding injectable medications).

Employee Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Free Hot and Iced Coffee, Free On-Site Parking, Generous PTO & holiday package, Increased Wages, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Substantial employee referral program, Tuition reimbursement program Responsibilities:

Med Tech Responsibilities:

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledge of elderly, ill, and/or disabled.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Basic understanding of following step-by-step procedures.
• Follows and understands written and oral directions.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace (with or without the aid of mechanical devices).

Qualifications:

Med Tech Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred
• Possesses authorization by state board as Medication Nurse Assistant (MNA)
• Proof of successful completion of a medication technician training program within the last 12 months
• Must pass Elderwood Medication Technician test
• Certification by an approved basic training program in home health aide services and possess written evidence of such certification is preferred
  
• *If working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), a CNA or LNA is required.
• Long term care experience preferred

Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.

EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.