CNAMedtech- PRN

Title: Medication Technician (MedTech)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift: PRN or as needed

Reports to: Healthcare Administrator

Department: Assisted Living

Employment Status: PRN

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Location: Taylor Glen

Date Created/Last Evaluated: September 2025

Salary:

Summary: The Medication Technician (MedTech) provides personal care and support to residents while safely administering medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders facility policies and regulatory requirements. This role assists with daily living activities maintains accurate documentation and promotes resident dignity safety and well-being within a supportive care environment.

Qualification Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) .

Completed 24-hour Medication Aide training program approved by the NC Board of Nursing.

• CNA Certified

Minimum Qualifications

One year of relevant experience working in long-term care or assisted living preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of basic personal care practices including hygiene mobility and activities of daily living.

Knowledge of safe medication administration practices including documentation storage and reporting requirements.

Skill in measuring and recording vital signs recognizing changes in resident condition and reporting promptly.

Understanding of infection control safety and universal precaution practices.

Clear communication skills for interacting with residents families nursing staff and healthcare providers.

Ability to maintain confidentiality professional ethics resident rights and professional boundaries.

Competence in safe body mechanics and use of assistive equipment for lifting and transfers.

Strong attention to detail dependability and accuracy in completing documentation and assigned tasks.

Compassion patience and attentiveness in providing resident-centered care.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Essential Functions

Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders accurately documenting all care provided on medical administration records.

Provide or assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing dressing grooming toileting feeding mobility and personal hygiene.

Maintain security safety and cleanliness of medication carts and medication storage areas reporting discrepancies promptly to the supervisor.

Take and record vital signs observe residents conditions and report changes in health or behavior to the Assisted Living Coordinator or nursing staff.

Assist with resident meals ensuring proper feeding support and safe dining experiences.

Support resident participation in recreational social and therapeutic activities.

Follow infection control safety and universal precaution protocols to ensure resident and staff safety.

Uphold resident rights confidentiality and professional standards of care.

Use safe body mechanics and proper equipment when lifting transferring or assisting residents.

Maintain accurate timely documentation in resident records and daily logs.

Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with residents families visitors and staff.

Participate in care planning staff meetings and required training sessions.

Assist with light housekeeping laundry and equipment cleaning as needed to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.