Medication Technician at Luxury Senior Living (NOC Shift)

About The Variel

We believe the later chapters of life deserve to be lived with purpose, comfort, and connection. The Variel is a modern senior living community in the heart of Woodland Hills, built on a simple conviction: exceptional senior living should offer the same warmth, quality, and attention to detail found in a luxury hotel.

Our residents are more than customers, they are our neighbors, friends, and community. Every interaction, experience, and detail matters, from the care we provide to the way we welcome residents and their families each day.

At The Variel, we value genuine hospitality, teamwork, compassion, and accountability. We treat each other the way we wish to be treated in return, and we are committed to creating an environment where our residents and our team members can thrive.

About the location

Set at 6233 Variel Avenue in the Warner Center district of Woodland Hills, The Variel offers a vibrant setting surrounded by shopping, dining, entertainment, and the best of the West San Fernando Valley. With Westfield Topanga, local farmers markets, parks, and everyday conveniences just minutes away, our community provides residents with a comfortable and connected lifestyle. Designed with modern living in mind, The Variel combines thoughtful amenities, inviting spaces, and exceptional service to create an environment that feels welcoming, sophisticated, and distinctly like home.

Position Summary

The Medication Technician is responsible for supporting the health, safety, and well-being of residents through accurate medication assistance and attentive resident care. This role works closely with the Wellness team and caregivers to ensure medications are provided according to physician orders, resident needs are communicated appropriately, and established standards of care are followed.

The Medication Technician also serves as a resource to caregivers during the assigned shift, helping support a positive, organized, and resident-focused environment.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist with medication administration and management in accordance with physician orders, resident care plans, applicable regulations, and community policies and procedures.
• Accurately document medication assistance and maintain required medication records.
• Observe residents for changes in physical, emotional, or behavioral condition and promptly report concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Review physician orders and communicate changes or follow-up needs to the appropriate members of the Wellness team.
• Provide guidance and support to caregivers regarding resident care needs and established care plans.
• Assist with shift assignments, resident care priorities, and coverage needs as directed.
• Assist with coordinating medical appointments, follow-up care, and other resident healthcare services as assigned.
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians, pharmacies, Home Health, Hospice, and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Respond appropriately to resident needs and emergency situations in accordance with established community procedures.
• Maintain accurate medication and clinical supply inventory and communicate ordering needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Support the onboarding and training of new team members as assigned.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with residents, families, team members, and healthcare providers.
• Maintain resident confidentiality, dignity, privacy, and individual rights at all times.
• Follow all medication management, infection control, safety, and resident care policies and procedures.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment.
• Attend required staff meetings, training programs, and in-service education sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.