Medication Technician
Company: Viva Senior Living
Location: Geneva
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: POSITION TITLE:
Medication Technician DEPARTMENT: Resident Care REPORTS TO:
Wellness Director POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the accurate
and timely distribution and documentation of medication for
residents in accordance with each resident’s physician’s orders and
applicable regulations. Assist residents in maintaining their total
wellbeing by following the established Plan of Care, providing
assistance with activities of daily living, social activities,
dietary assistance, and Viva Senior Living’s philosophies.
Supervise and care for residents on daily basis according to
residents’ needs Aid with activities of daily living Assistance
with bathing, shower, and shampoo if necessary Help with dressing,
oral hygiene, shaving, hair and fingernail care if needed Observe,
supervise, and record resident self-administration of prescribed
medications Report refusals and/or reactions to supervisor on duty
Direct residents and family members to appropriate staff for other
needs or information Order meal trays for residents when needed
Report and record observations of changes in residents’ condition
to director or supervisor in the daily logbook. Transfer relevant
information to the next shift through the shift-to-shift verbal
report Implement personal care plans for each resident Be patient
and understanding in communicating with staff, residents, and
visitors. Speak slowly and clearly. Refer families to director or
supervisor regarding status of residents when unsure of status
Provide assistance in dining room as needed Administer medication
as directed by supervisor Answer emergency calls promptly and
courteously, complete required paperwork afterward Retrieve soiled
linen and personal clothing from resident living areas. Sort and
pre-soak linens as required before processing through washing
machines Responsible for general upkeep and cleanliness of a
resident’s room. Empty waste baskets, wipe up spills, wash dishes,
put away clothes, check refrigerator for spoiled food, and make
beds, change linens Check for unsecured throw rugs and extension
cords Observe condition of room/apartment and report anything in
need of repair to maintenance Document clearly and objectively on
residents in logbook and on other documents Participate in
in-service educational programs as required by the community and
state Perform other duties as required Requirements: ANNUAL HEALTH
REQUIREMENTS: Must provide annual verification of a negative TB
skin test. Must provide medical and physical examination clear to
work PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to move
intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to cope with
the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to
see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to
function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this
position can be fully met. Must be able to relate to and work with
the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times,
agitated residents Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a
minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to
push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50
feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents
during emergency situations.
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