Assisted Living Medication aide -PRN

The Bartlett Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bartlett Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living is seeking an Assisted Living Medication Aide to support residents with medication administration and daily care in a compassionate, professional setting. You will help ensure safety, accuracy, and adherence to facility policies and physician orders.

Responsibilities include documenting medications, following MAR, communicating with nurses and families, and assisting with activities of daily living while maintaining privacy and dignity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medication Aide Certificate preferred but not required.
• Experience in assisted living, long-term care, caregiving, CNA, or medication-related roles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong compassion, patience, and communication.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete documentation.
• Must pass background checks and health screenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication administration and documentation.
• Follow physician orders and MAR.
• Report medication concerns or adverse reactions.
• Maintain accurate medication documentation.
• Assist with medication refills and inventory.
• Follow storage, infection control, and safety procedures.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Respond to resident call lights promptly.
• Observe residents and report changes.
• Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicate professionally with care teams.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Participate in required trainings and drills.
• Perform other resident-care duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication Aide Certificate preferred

Job description

The Assisted Living Medication Aide is responsible for supporting the health, safety, and daily needs of residents in a compassionate and respectful manner. This position assists with medication administration and resident care according to facility policies, physician orders, and applicable regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with medication administration and documentation as permitted by training, certification, and facility policy.

• Follow physician orders and the resident's medication profile/MAR.

• Report medication concerns, changes in condition, refusals, or possible adverse reactions to the appropriate nurse or supervisor.

• Maintain accurate and timely medication documentation.

• Assist with medication refills, medication cart organization, and inventory as assigned.

• Follow proper medication storage, security, infection control, and safety procedures.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and other personal care needs.

• Respond promptly to resident call lights and requests for assistance.

• Observe residents for changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition and report concerns promptly.

• Maintain resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

• Communicate professionally with residents, families, coworkers, nurses, hospice providers, and other healthcare professionals.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.

• Participate in required training, in-services, meetings, and emergency procedures.

• Perform other resident-care duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Medication Aide Certificate preferred, but not required.

• Assisted living, long-term care, caregiving, CNA, or medication-related experience preferred.

• Must be dependable and able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Must demonstrate compassion, patience, professionalism, and good communication skills.

• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and accurately complete required documentation.

• Must meet all facility hiring requirements, including required background checks and health screenings.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and perform the physical duties necessary to assist residents with daily care. Must be able to bend, reach, push, pull, and assist with resident transfers and mobility as appropriate.

Expectations

The Medication Aide is expected to provide residents with respectful, compassionate, and dependable care while maintaining a safe environment and following all facility policies and applicable assisted living requirements.

The Bartlett Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living

The Bartlett is an equal opportunity employer.