3rd Shift Medication Aide/ CNA/PCA 20% Shift Differential

Generations Assisted Living & Memory Care; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% night shift differential (7pm–7am)

Job summary

Generations Assisted Living & Memory Care in North Carolina seeks an experienced caregiver supervisor to oversee shift staff, ensuring high-quality resident care and adherence to the residence philosophy. You will assist with medications and daily living activities, while supporting memory care residents and collaborating with the care team.

You will document MAR entries, supervise staff on duty, and respond to changes in residents' conditions with compassion and professionalism, maintaining

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum one year caregiver work experience preferred.
• Desire to work with older adults and memory impaired individuals.
• Nurse Aide 1 Certification, verifiable on Healthcare Personnel Registry.
• Current Medication Aide Certification.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Friendly, caring disposition.

Responsibilities

• Follow the six rights of medication administration with residents and document accordingly.
• Administer/assist medications per MAR and protect resident privacy.
• Document MAR changes clearly after meds are given or altered.
• Maintain a neat med cart/room and restock as needed.
• Supervise on-duty caregiver staff to deliver quality care.
• Notify care coordinators of changes in resident condition and follow plans.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Check on residents and report findings as required.
• Assist staff with resident activities and in dining areas.
• Assist with cleaning and tidying resident rooms and laundry.
• Establish positive relationships with residents and families.
• Ensure care systems are followed per residence policies.

Skills

18 years or older

Caregiver work experience

Desire to work with older adults

English literacy

Friendly, caring disposition

Education

Nurse Aide 1 Certification

Medication Aide Certification

Job description

Pay

This position pays a 20% shift differential 7pm-7am, every other weekend required, hiring full time and part time.

Position Summary

Provide hands on supervision of caregiver staff during their shift, ensure provision of quality resident care, uphold residence philosophy and promote resident well-being. Properly assist the resident with/administer scheduled medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and residence policy. Provide direct assistance with activities of daily living and support to residents.

Primary Responsibilities

• 1. Follow the six “rights” of medication administration (right resident, right drug, right dosage, right time, right route and right record/documentation) each and every time administration or assistance with medication occurs.
• 2. Administer/assist resident with medication(s) according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and protect resident privacy.
• 3. Document clearly/accurately on the MAR after meds are given/refused, held, discontinued, or changed according to the residence policy.
• 4. Maintain a neat, clean and organized med cart/room and restock as needed.
• 5. Supervise caregiver staff on duty in providing quality care and meeting needs of residents in accordance with residence philosophy and policies.
• 6. Adhere to resident’s individual plan and notify Resident Care Coordinator or Memory Care Coordinator of any changes in resident’s condition.
• 7. Assist with activities of daily living.
• 8. Check on residents as appropriate; document and report findings.
• 9. Assist staff with resident activities as needed.
• 10. Assist staff with serving meals and supervise caregiver staff in the dining room.
• 11. As needed, assist with cleaning and tidying residents’ rooms/laundry.
• 12. Establish and maintain good relationships with residents and their families.
• 13. Ensure all systems for providing and tracking resident care are completed in accordance with residence policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Minimum of one year experience in caregiver work preferred
• Desire to work with older adults and those who are memory impaired
• Nurse Aide 1 Certification, verifiable on Healthcare Personnel Registry
• Current Medication Aide Certification
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Friendly, caring disposition

Physical Job Requirements

To fulfill job requirements, employee must be able to perform key physical tasks for extended periods of time. When supporting, lifting or transferring residents, proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by residence must be used.

In a typical eight hour shift the employee may be asked to:

• Stand/walk up to 9 hours per day
• Sit up to 3 hours per day
• Frequently support up to 70 pounds
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 15 pounds
• Frequently kneel, bend, reach and carry
• Secure proper assistance for transferring and lifting of residents as needed