Medication Technician PT

Lifespace Communities would like to introduce the opportunity to become a Medication Technician at Friendship Village of South Hills, a CCRC community located in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania. This position will support a 50 apartment Assisted Living neighborhood, and a 32 suite Memory Care health center. The shift that we are currently seeking is part-time; variable hours and shifts with every other weekend.

• Set- up medication for residents and provide medication, under the direction and monitoring of a licensed nurse, and according to physician orders. May order/reorder medications.
• Record and document all medication, treatment and care provided for residents.
• Take and record vital signs of residents.
• Prepare monthly summaries, may take off physician orders and prepares chart for new residents.
• Respond to resident calls and requests.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Give and receive report at shift change, counts narcotics at that time.
• May help residents prepare for and exercise, as appropriate.
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Obtain knowledge and demonstrate the principles of Living Lifespace , person directed care and successful aging philosophies and their inherent core values of commitment, respect, compassion, dedication, team work and quality.
• Team member will support, actively participate and act in accordance with the principles of the Living Lifespace service culture and be familiar with and fluent in the language and service pillars of Living Lifespace.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some directly related work experience preferred
• Have and maintain medication aide licensure per state requirements.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members.
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  ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, is one of the nation's largest senior living provider of non-profit retirement communities. The organization has annual revenue of over $340 million and employs over 3,800 team members. Lifespace Communities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
  Lifespace has remained true to its founding ideal: to help create exceptional, financially sound communities where people could enjoy a more rewarding and secure retirement. The organization is committed to excellence and innovation in creating communities that celebrate the lives of seniors. Lifespace serves over 5,100 residents.