Buscar empleo: 131 ofertas de trabajo de healthcare assistant en Troy, New York (septiembre 2026)

Medication Technician (ALF)

hace 10 horas

Latham

Salary: $17.00 - $19.50/hour (based on experience) Location: Elderwood Village at Colonie | 626 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110 Care with Confidence. Make Every Dose Count. If you're passionate about caring for older adults and take pride in providing safe, compassionate support, we'd love to welcome you to our team. At Elderwood Village at Colonie, you'll join a close-knit, resident-focused community where every team member plays an important role in enhancing the health, comfort, and independence of those we serve. Our beautifully renovated 94-bed assisted living community offers a supportive work environment where you'll be valued, encouraged, and empowered to grow your career. • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HRA & FSA, • Paid Time Off, • Employee Referral Program, • Opportunities for career growth and advancement, • Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture, • Meaningful work that positively impacts residents every day As a Medication Technician, you'll work closely with our nursing team to ensure residents receive safe, timely medication assistance while also providing compassionate personal care. This role combines clinical responsibility with relationship-building, helping residents maintain their independence while receiving the support they need. • Compassionate and resident-focused, • Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail, • Confident administering medications safely and accurately, • A strong communicator with residents, families, and healthcare professionals, • Calm under pressure and able to prioritize changing resident needs, • Team-oriented with exceptional customer service skills, • Committed to providing respectful, high-quality care At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. If you're looking for a career where compassion meets clinical excellence, we'd love to have you join the team at Elderwood Village at Colonie. Join our strong and growing company today! Medication Technician Essential Job Functions: • Directs/assists with safe, proper administration of medication to assigned residents., • Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents as ordered by physician and utilizing the five (5) rights as applicable., • Responsible for all aspects of the storage and distribution of controlled substance medications, ensures proper placement, labeling and use of medication stored by facility and medication room refrigerator., • Responsible for responding immediately to resident's requests., • Performs timely and accurate documentation according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position. (E.g.: e-interact, change in condition, transfer, STOP and WATCH)., • Reports to Director of Nursing and/or licensed professional any unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs, and progress of residents., • Contacts MD/NP/PA for orders or updates for change in condition and updates resident's representative/emergency contact., • Transfers residents out when indicated for evaluation., • Participates in Change-of-Shift Report and is responsible for bringing nursing personnel of next shift up to date about the care and needs of residents., • Performs all position duties according to safety rules and standards of practice required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents, and visitors of this facility., • Implements emergency procedures in a correct and efficient manner., • Performs timely and accurate documentation according to the service excellence standards and goals established for this position., • Assists residents with the following Activities of Daily Living (ADL), according to their plan of care, individual needs, and care preferences:, • Bathing, • Dressing, • Eating, • Exercise, • Housekeeping, • Meal Preparation, • Assisting with Medical Supplies/Equipment (supervision only), • Positioning (supervision only), • Grooming, • Toileting, • Transferring (supervision only), • Personal Emergency Response, • Routine Skin Care, • Laundering of Clothing, • Notifies supervisor of changes in resident's condition or needs:, • Receives report about status of residents from nurse prior to providing care., • Follows plans of care in providing daily living and personal care services for residents., • Informs nurse after providing personal care services and weighing residents and other services or tasks as assigned., • Maintains facility standards for resident care by:, • Maintaining knowledge of and protecting rights of residents., • Ensuring that all residents are treated with respect and kindness., • Reporting to the nurse in charge about facility equipment that needs repair, unsafe condition in room or on floor, or personal needs of residents., • Completing at least twelve (12) hours of in-service programs annually to reinforce or enrich knowledge of resident needs and care., • Showing respect for personal possessions of residents and helping maintain an orderly and pleasant environment on the floor for staff and residents., • Observes and practices confidentiality of resident information and privacy when performing job duties., • Assists with service in the dining room for all meals as needed., • Maintains facility standards for service and customer service focus techniques., • Informs nurse responsible for the care of resident and documents duties performed as necessary before leaving for break or end of shift., • Attends facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services., • Applies and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required., • Displays genuine concern for elderly population, is dependable, patient with a compassionate attitude and respectful demeanor., • Completion of Resident Care Assistant (RCA) training on Relias. Twenty-two modules and scoring 80% or better on post tests within 21 days from start date., • Utilizes electronic timekeeping system as directed., • Arrives to work on time, regularly, and works as scheduled., • Recognizes and follows the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times., • Follows policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc., • Supports and abides by Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and Values., • Abides by Elderwood's businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies., • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator. Medication Technician Educational Requirements and Qualifications: • Minimum 18 years of age, • Proof of successful completion of a medication technician training program within the last 12 months preferred, • 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, • High school diploma or equivalent preferred, • Long term care experience preferred *If working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), a CNA or LNA is required. Medication Technician Educational Skills/Competencies: • Strong verbal communication skills, • Able to assist with and operate a wheelchair, • Exceptional attention to detail, • Exceptional customer service skills, • Displays empathy and willingness to work as a team This position requires regular interaction with

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