R&K Senior Care

Residential Care Aide / Medication Technician (Med Tech)

R & K Senior Care Assisted Living Facility
Location: Deltona, Florida

Join a Team Where Compassion Comes First

At R & K Senior Care ALF, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional caregivers. We are a family-oriented assisted living community dedicated to providing our residents with dignity, respect, safety, and compassionate care every day.

If you enjoy working with older adults and want to make a meaningful difference in someone's life, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

The Residential Care Aide / Medication Technician is responsible for providing high-quality personal care, medication assistance, and daily support to residents while promoting their independence, comfort, safety, and overall well-being.

Working under the direction of the Administrator and nursing staff, this position helps ensure that residents receive exceptional care while maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Resident Care

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including:
• • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Mobility and transfers
  • Eating and hydration
• Follow each resident's individualized Service Plan.
• Monitor residents daily and promptly report changes in their physical, mental, or emotional condition.
• Provide emotional support, encouragement, and companionship.
• Escort residents to appointments and community outings as needed.
• Assist with meal service, dining assistance, and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping in residents' rooms and common areas as needed.
• Maintain resident dignity, privacy, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.

Medication Technician Responsibilities

For qualified Medication Technicians:

• Provide medication assistance in accordance with Florida regulations, facility policies, and residents' care plans.
• Accurately document medication assistance in the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Monitor residents and promptly report medication concerns, changes in condition, or possible adverse reactions.
• Maintain medication carts and medication storage areas in a clean, secure, and organized manner.
• Verify medication deliveries and report any discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.
• Monitor medication inventory and report refill needs before supplies become low.
• Properly store, secure, and handle medications in accordance with facility policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate and complete medication documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to resident needs and call systems.
• Assist with housekeeping and laundry duties as assigned.
• Support resident activities and engagement.
• Assist with meal preparation, service, and clean-up as needed.
• Attend required staff meetings, training, and in-service education.
• Follow all facility policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate resident documentation and shift reports.
• Report safety concerns, maintenance issues, or hazardous conditions to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Free meals during shifts
• Onboarding and ongoing training
• Professional and respectful work environment
• Supportive leadership
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of our residents

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Medication Technician certification for employees performing medication assistance duties
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Dependable, compassionate, organized, and attentive to detail

Experience

A minimum of 6 months of relevant experience in one or more of the following settings is preferred:

• Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
• Long-Term Care (LTC)
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
• Group Home
• Adult Day Care
• Home Health
• Hospital
• Behavioral Health
• Psychiatric Care

Relevant experience may include work as a:

• Medication Technician / Med Tech
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Home Health Aide (HHA)
• Residential Care Aide
• Resident Services Assistant
• Caregiver
• Personal Care Assistant
• Direct Support Professional
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position may require the ability to:

• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, kneel, squat, reach, and perform other physical movements associated with resident care
• Assist residents with mobility and transfers
• Respond promptly in emergency situations

Employment Requirements

Employment may be contingent upon successfully completing and/or providing required documentation, including:

• Applicable background screening
• Drug screening
• TB/communicable disease screening or documentation
• Verification of required certifications
• Verification of eligibility to work in the United States

We look forward to hearing from you!

About R & K Senior Care
At R & K Senior Care, we believe every resident deserves compassionate, respectful, and personalized care. We are looking for dependable caregivers who treat our residents with dignity, patience, and kindness and who take pride in making a positive difference each day.
If you have a caring heart, strong work ethic, and passion for serving others, we encourage you to apply.