Medication Technician

Victoria Park Personal Care Community is a welcoming senior living community in Regina, Saskatchewan where compassionate care, meaningful engagement, and exceptional hospitality come together to create an outstanding resident experience.

At Victoria Park Personal Care Community, we are dedicated to providing exceptional Personal Care services that support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of every resident. Through personalized care, engaging activities, elevated dining, and compassionate service, we create an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and supported. Our Personal Care Services are designed to help residents maintain the highest possible quality of life while receiving the assistance they need. As a Medication Technician, you will play an important role in supporting resident health and well-being by assisting with medication administration, observing resident needs, and providing compassionate, resident-centered care.

Position Summary:

The Medication Technician assists residents with self-administered medications, monitors health needs, and documents care in accordance with policies and service plans. This role works closely with nurses and care managers to report changes, support resident well-being, and ensure compliance with medication procedures while maintaining confidentiality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
All responsibilities are to be performed within scope of practice per State/Provincial regulations.

• Maintain resident, employee, and community information in strict confidence (with community management or other employees as necessary).
• Submit all required documents to Home Office in a timely manner.
• Assist residents to self-administer specific oral medications.
• Measure weight.
• Adhere to all medication room systems per policy.
• Document pertinent information in Progress Notes per policy.
• Communicate with Resident Care Managers/Charge Nurse per policy.
• Assist in development and revision of service plans by informing Resident Care Managers/Charge Nurse of current resident needs and preferences as well as successful service approaches.
• Observe for and report resident problems (including but not limited to as listed in Observation and Reporting sections of Charge Nurse/Medication Assistant Resource or in-service plans) and report such problems to Charge Nurse and/or Resident Care Managers.
• Read Communication Log at beginning of each shift; enter pertinent information in Communication Log by end of each shift.
• Read inter-shift report at beginning of each shift; enter pertinent information in inter-shift report by end of each shift.

• Health Care Aide (HCA) Certification.
• Experience with assisting with medication administration.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain CPR and first aid certification.
• Maintain any certifications as required by state or provincial regulations.