Certified Medication Aide

Primrose Retirement Communities; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A senior living community in Anderson, Indiana, is seeking a Certified Medication Tech/Aide to provide essential medication administration and care services for residents. Candidates should have relevant certifications and preferably experience in long-term care environments. The role requires strong organizational, teamwork, and time management skills while promoting the well-being of each resident. Join in a supportive environment where your contributions will truly matter.

Qualifications

• Experience in a long-term care or assisted living environment is preferred.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.
• Attend in-service training as assigned.
• Attends in-service training and maintains CE hours if required for certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine medications to residents.
• Provide care services including hygiene and meal assistance.
• Collaborate with the nursing department and medical professionals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease

Basic computer skills

Education

Certification as a Medication Aide or Assistant

Current CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities began over 30 years ago with a simple mission - to honor our seniors by offering a variety of healthy, happy lifestyle options.

By getting the right people on the team at all levels of the organization and by making work fun, we will create a culture where the best people will want to work, residents will want to live, and the core values of Accountability, Relentless Improvement, Embrace Change, Respect and Passion are embraced.

What we offer:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Various coverage levels for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

And best of all, you get to work with our amazing STAFF and RESIDENTS!

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring for a Certified Medication Tech/Aide/QMAP/QMA to be responsible for administering routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy. The Medication Aide provides care to residents which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, meal services and other duties and services as assigned within the community. The Medication Aide collaborates and assists in supporting the entire nursing department, other departments, medical professionals, consultants, residents, and families in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a long-term care or assisted living environment is preferred.
• Current certification as a Medication Aide or Assistant or Qualified Medication Administration Person per state regulations.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.
• Attends in-service training as assigned and maintains continuing education hours if required for certification of position.
• Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease, other dementias and related memory impairments is preferred.
• Demonstrates abilities to work as a team.
• Basic knowledge of computer software and programs.
• Able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.