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Med Tech/Med Aide Per Diem

Monarch Communities logoMonarch Communities$20–$23.10/hrMelville, New YorkPart timePosted 1d agoStill open, checked every night
  • PRN / per diem
  • CNA certification

How this pay compares

This posting states $20–$23.10 an hour. Open medication aide jobs in New York post a median of $18.25 an hour, the middle half $17.23–$21.14, across 20 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Medication aides employed in New York earn a median of $23.36 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Reports To

The Med Tech will report to the Director of Health & Wellness. The Med Tech is a non-exempt, hourly position.

All Shifts Available

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.10 Hourly

Reports To:

The Medication Technician/Certified Medication Aide reports directly to the Health and

Wellness Director.

FLSA Classification:

This position is classified as non-exempt and is an hourly position.

Job Overview

Responsible for providing quality care and services to all residents and their families.

Provide assistance of medication administration for residents according to their care plan

and physician’s orders.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Administer prescribed medication to residents and maintain related medical records

under the delegation of the RN, including supervision of the LPN.

  • Completes required annual medication training, per state requirements.
  • Completes company required medication training modules.
  • Provide resident care to ensure care needs are met according to the resident’s care

plan.

  • Maintain medical records and written documentation assuring accuracy,

completeness and compliance with federal and state regulations, certification

standards, legal and ethical standards.

  • Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity in the delivery of services to residents.
  • Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled.
  • Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as

community policies and procedures.

  • Other duties as assigned, including care tasks/assignments as needed and delegated.

Qualifications

  • Must have a current Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Medication Technician

(Med Tech) as applicable, and a valid state-issued HHA or CNA certification, as

required by the state in which the position is located. HHA or CNA certification is

not required in Pennsylvania or Delaware.

  • Minimum of six (6) months experience working with seniors in Assisted Living,

Home Health, Hospital, or Long-Term Care environment.

  • CPR Certification
  • Able to speak, read and write in English.
  • Able to work weekends & holidays.

Physical Abilities

  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk,

sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel,

crouch, talk, hear, and smell.

  • An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs.

Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate

must use proper body mechanics

Benefits Offered(Full Time)

  • Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
  • Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
  • Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • FSA (Commuter/Parking)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs

  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Resident Referral Bonus

Benefits Offered (Per Diem Employees)

  • Flexible Schedule
  • On the job training
  • Free Parking

Equal Opportunity Statement

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

From Monarch Communities's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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