Medication Technician

Support Resident Wellness. Build Meaningful Connections. Make Every Shift Count.

At Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield, our mission is People Caring for People. As a Medication Technician, you'll play an important role in helping residents live comfortably, safely, and with dignity by combining compassionate caregiving with medication support.

Whether you're assisting with daily routines or ensuring medications are administered safely, every interaction is an opportunity to improve someone's day.

Our welcoming 80-bed skilled nursing facility offers the perfect blend of a close-knit team, a beautiful courtyard setting, employee appreciation initiatives throughout the year, and a long-standing reputation within the community for providing exceptional care.

If you're compassionate, dependable, and passionate about caring for older adults, we'd love to meet you.

Competitive pay based on experience
• Weekly Pay
• Shift Differentials
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Package
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Employee appreciation events throughout the year
• Opportunities for career growth within a respected healthcare organization

As a Medication Technician, you'll work alongside licensed nursing staff to help residents receive safe medication support while also providing compassionate assistance with daily living activities.

Your attention to detail, commitment to safety, and caring approach will help promote resident independence, comfort, and overall well-being.

Every medication you assist with, every conversation you have, and every helping hand you offer contributes to a resident's quality of life.

At Elderwood, you'll find more than a job-you'll find a supportive team, opportunities to grow, and the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference every day.

Apply today and become part of the caring team at Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield.

• Assist residents with the safe self-administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and Elderwood policies.
• Follow the Five Rights of Medication Administration to ensure medication accuracy and resident safety.
• Properly store, label, and handle medications, including controlled substances.
• Observe residents for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to licensed nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medication assistance, resident observations, and changes in condition using electronic health records and other required systems.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and mobility in accordance with training and resident care plans.
• Promote resident dignity, comfort, independence, and personal choice in every interaction.
• Respond promptly and compassionately to resident needs and requests.
• Assist with dining services and other resident support activities as needed.

• Participate in shift reports and collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to provide exceptional resident care.
• Follow all Elderwood policies, infection prevention protocols, and safety standards.
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriately.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in ongoing education, competency training, and required in-service programs.

• Minimum age: 18 years

• Skilled Nursing Facilities: CNA or LNA required

• Vermont only: State authorization as a Medication Nurse Assistant (MNA) required

• Successful completion of a Medication Technician training program (preferred)

• Ability to pass the Elderwood Medication Technician competency test

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

• Long-term care experience (preferred)

• Completion of required RCA training modules within designated onboarding timeframe