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Medication Technician

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Belmont Village Los Gatos

San Jose, California

CNA · Memory Care · Assisted Living

Posted Jun 25 · Not open to new grads

Unit
Memory Care

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
On the floor
No charge shifts · No precepting
Setting
Long Term Care
Accepts
CNA
Experience
0.5+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
CA nursing median $56/hr

CA nursing postings that state pay run $34/hr to $88/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $70/hr, across 2908 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

As a Medication Technician at Belmont Village, you will assist residents living in our Assisted Living and Memory Care community with their daily medications, monitor their responses and maintain accurate electronic medical records under the supervision of a licensed Nurse. You will support our licensed nurses with administrative tasks as needed. This is an excellent position for candidates who aspire to someday be a licensed nurse.

The ideal candidate is reliable, takes pride in their work, and demonstrates empathy. They excel in a fast-paced, physically active position, collaborate effectively, and embrace a growth mindset, prioritizing exceptional hospitality and helping seniors to thrive as they age.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent Minimum of 6 months experience as a Caregiver in a licensed community or facility C.N.A. License in states where required Current Medication Technic· from this posting

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 6 months experience as a Caregiver in a licensed community or facility
  • C.N.A. License in states where required
  • Current Medication Technician or Aide Certification in states where required
  • Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
  • Intermediate computer and mobile device skills
  • Background check
  • Current TB test

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Continuing education credits
  • Referral program
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for advancement

Place

City
San Jose, California
Median rent
$2,669/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$146,427/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
10% above the national average

San Jose area index 110.4, where 100 is the national average.

San Jose sits at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, blending suburban calm with urban energy. Nurses relocating here find themselves surrounded by rolling foothills, diverse neighborhoods like Willow Glen and Japantown, and easy access to coastal getaways. The valley's Mediterranean climate and sprawling tech-driven culture create a distinct, fast-paced yet sun-drenched Northern California lifestyle.

Map showing the location of San Jose, CA
Approximate location in San Jose, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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Belmont Village Los Gatos is part of Belmont Village Senior Living, a developer and operator of premier senior living communities located in the nation's largest cities. The Los Gatos community, situated in San Jose, California (95124), offers Assisted Living, Independent…

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