Medication Aide/Technician

FiveStar Senior Living
Voorhees, NJ

Who We Are:
Voorhees Senior Living is a beautiful community in Voorhees, NJ, with more than 100 units offering assisted living.

Position Details:
  • Full-Time (30+ hrs) & Part Time (< 29 hrs) Available.
  • Day Shift: 7am - 4pm // Evening Shift: 3pm - 11pm.
  • Must be able to work rotating weekends and holidays.


The Opportunity:
The Certified Caregiver - Medication Aide position provides support for our community’s residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Certified Caregivers are responsible for administering daily medications. Duties include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting samples. The ideal Certified Caregiver will be detail oriented, possess knowledge of resident care procedures and have excellent communication skills.

What You’ll Do:

  • Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents.
  • Record medication dosages and times.
  • Observe residents and document changes in their condition.
  • Gather samples for analysis.
  • Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
  • Uphold all health and safety standards.
  • Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others.
  • Coordinate with different nurses to assist with resident care and medications.
  • Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
  • Respond to resident emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify residents needs.
  • Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare.
  • Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficient.
  • Responsibilities include customer service, administering medication, caregiving, resident safety and communication.


What You’ll Bring:

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of a state approved Medication Aide course and is approved to assist with or administer oral and external medications, per state regulations.
  • Must demonstrate competency to perform medication administration in accordance with state regulations.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, although mandatory in certain states.
  • Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher.
  • Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills.
  • Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents.
  • Must pass State and company background checks and drug test.
  • Take Vital signs.
  • Assisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
  • Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations).
  • Read, write, speak and understand the English language.


About Us:

Five Star Senior Living, a national healthcare and senior living provider headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, proudly offers the highest quality service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home. Founded in 2000, Five Star has two major operating divisions: Five Star Senior Living and Ageility Physical Therapy Solutions. The Five Star Senior Living division includes senior living communities offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's/Memory Care. Ageility’s rehabilitation services include outpatient rehabilitation and personal fitness.


EEOC Statement:

Five Star prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. In addition to federal requirements, Five Star complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has communities and/or facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In addition, Five Star expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. We will not tolerate harassment of employees in the workplace, or in other settings in which employees may find themselves in connection with their employment. Improper interference with the ability of Five Star’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination harassment or retaliation, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any federal, state, or local law is prohibited and will not be tolerated.

About FiveStar Senior Living:

Five Star Senior Living provides comfortable, stress-free environments where residents thrive. Our teams create vibrant, caring senior living communities where each individual is engaged in their well-being, supported, and enriched every day.

Posted 2025-08-26

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