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Medication Technician (Part-Time)

The Ridge at Sterling

Sterling, Virginia

Posted Aug 21

Shift and hours
8-⁠hour rotating
Unit and setting
Long Term Care
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

Certification
Must have or be able to obtain a valid CPR certification
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Med Tech.
Also asks
Must be a Registered Medication Aide in Virginia.
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Speak, read, and understand the English language
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Committed to health & safety
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Well-organized and reliable
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Excellent communication and people skills
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A positive and compassionate attitude
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Physical stamina

What it pays

Overtime pay
$24/hr

The role and schedule

Weekends
Every other weekend

The workplace

The Ridge at Sterling
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

Original listing

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We’re looking for Med Techs (Registered Medication Aide in Virginia) to join our Care team!

Responsibilities

  • Provide assistance (or reminders) with activities of daily living, including grooming, oral hygiene, bath/shower, hair cleaning and brushing, and transferring to and from activities and meals, as needed
  • Ensure clients receive their medication on time
  • Lift and/or transfer residents as needed.
  • Assist in meal preparation/presentation, serving to resident, and other dining related responsibilities, record and report changes in resident's eating habits to the supervisor.
  • Record and report changes in resident's condition to the supervisor including but not limited to changes in resident's ability to perform activities of daily living, skin changes, bruising, etc.
  • Daily follow up on bath schedules and vital signs (blood pressure, weight, and respiration, etc.)
  • Immediately report all incidents or accident involving residents to the Resident
  • Follow proper procedures in emergency situations and respond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.

Requirements

  • Must be a Registered Medication Aide in Virginia.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Med Tech.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a valid CPR certification
  • Speak, read, and understand the English language
  • Committed to health & safety
  • Well-organized and reliable
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • A positive and compassionate attitude
  • Physical stamina
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Work Schedule

  • Saturday, Sunday and Monday
  • 3:00pm - 11:30pm
  • 11:00pm - 7:30am
  • Must work alternating weekends.

EEOC Statement

The above statements are intended to be a general description. The omission of a specific duty does not exclude it from the position if work is similar, related or logically assigned. Moreover, the description is subject to change as the needs of the employer or position change.

We are a drug-free workplace, and all employees will undergo background and drug screenings to ensure a safe, reliable, and productive work environment. These checks help us maintain the integrity of our team and ensure that all employees can perform their duties safely and effectively.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and any other status protected by state or federal law. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Qualified individuals are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

  • Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
  • Are you willing to take a drug test, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Sterling, VA

Sterling, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$2,138/mo
Household income
$123,303/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Sterling, VA

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