Travel Medication Technician / Caregiver – LTC & Assisted Living

Port Orchard & Port Townsend, Washington Area | 13-Week Contract | Up to $35/Hour

Connected Health Care, a leading recruitment and staffing firm, is currently seeking experienced Medication Technicians (Med Techs) and Caregivers for 13-week travel assignments with our partnered Long-Term Care and Assisted Living communities near Port Orchard and Port Townsend, Washington.

This is a great opportunity for caregivers and medication technicians looking for consistent guaranteed hours, flexible scheduling options, competitive travel pay, and the chance to spend an assignment in Washington’s beautiful Puget Sound and Olympic Peninsula region.

Position Details

• Position: Medication Technician / Med Tech / Caregiver

• Setting: Long-Term Care (LTC) / Assisted Living

• Location: Port Orchard & Port Townsend, WA area

• Contract Length: 13 weeks

• Pay:Up to $35/hour

• Hours:36–40 hours scheduled per week

• Shifts: Night Shift/NOC opportunities

• Schedule Options:5x8s

• Travel assignment with potential for extension based on facility needs

Job Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate daily care and support to residents in an LTC or assisted living environment

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and meals

• Medication Technicians may administer medications according to facility policies and state regulations

• Accurately document medication administration and resident care

• Observe residents for changes in physical, emotional, or behavioral condition

• Report concerns or changes in condition promptly to nursing staff

• Assist with transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and fall-prevention measures

• Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents

• Follow individualized care plans and facility procedures

• Work closely with nurses, caregivers, medication aides, and other members of the resident care team

• Provide respectful, patient-centered care while supporting resident independence and dignity

Education & Certification Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Current Medication Technician / Medication Aide certification or credential, when required for Med Tech duties

• Caregiver certification or applicable Washington State credentialing preferred

• Current CPR/BLS certification may be required

• Previous LTC, skilled nursing, memory care, senior living, or assisted living experience strongly preferred

• Must meet all Washington State and facility-specific requirements for assigned duties

• Ability to successfully complete required background screening, health requirements, and onboarding documentation

• Strong communication, reliability, and resident-care skills

Why Work With Connected Health Care?

• Competitive pay of up to $35/hour

• 13-week travel contract

• Consistent 36–40 scheduled hours per week

• Schedule: 5x8s

• Evening and night shift availability

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment

• Opportunities for contract extensions and future travel assignments

• Work with a staffing team experienced in LTC, assisted living, and healthcare placements nationwide

Explore Port Orchard & Port Townsend, Washington

Spend your next travel healthcare assignment surrounded by the water, mountains, forests, and charming waterfront communities of Western Washington.

Port Orchard offers a relaxed waterfront atmosphere with shops and cafés along Bay Street, parks and trails, a marina, and convenient foot-ferry access to Bremerton. (Visit Kitsap Peninsula)

Port Townsend sits on the northeastern edge of the Olympic Peninsula and is known for its Victorian architecture, maritime history, arts community, restaurants, beaches, and miles of outdoor trails. (Enjoy Port Townsend)

During your days off, you can:

• Explore the beaches, trails, historic bunkers, and waterfront scenery around Fort Worden

• Kayak, sail, fish, or spend the day along Puget Sound

• Visit local shops, galleries, restaurants, cafés, and historic districts in Port Townsend

• Explore the Olympic Peninsula and surrounding Pacific Northwest scenery

• Walk the Port Orchard waterfront and explore downtown Bay Street

• Enjoy hiking, biking, camping, beaches, and other outdoor recreation throughout the region (Enjoy Port Townsend)

Ready for your next Washington travel assignment? Apply today with Connected Health Care!