Medication Technician Shift Lead

Pay starts at $21/hour, with the opportunity to learn more based on experience and shift differential for overnight shift.

The Medication Technician Shift Lead provides hands-on supervision of personal care staff, ensuring quality resident care and the promotion of resident wellness. In conjunction with the Executive Director, supports all policies, programs and philosophies of Country Meadows. Responsible for the continuous operation of the facility in absence of administration, Director of Nursing, and Assistant Director of Nursing.

• Promotes and supports the efforts of the management to establish and maintain a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all residents, co-workers, families, outside agencies, and facility guests.

• Supervises staff under the direction of the program managers. Maintains effective communication with nursing and management regarding staff and shift workload challenges and coverage needs.

• Contributes co-worker performance information to appropriate program managers.

• Ensures compliance with procedures, and regulatory agency rules and regulations.

• Responds appropriately to all facility emergencies. Contacts appropriate leadership in emergencies per protocols defined in the emergency procedure manual.

• Is knowledgeable about and supports company policies and procedures.

• Prior supervisory/lead experience in a healthcare environment.

• Prefer minimum of one year experience in assisted living, personal care or other healthcare.

• Up-to-date medication certification requirements preferred

• Must be dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work without constant supervision.