Certified Medication Aide

Primrose Retirement Communities; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Certified Medication Aide in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In this role, you'll be responsible for administering medications and providing essential care to the residents. You'll support the nursing department and collaborate with other medical professionals to ensure residents' well-being.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a long-term care environment and maintain all required certifications, along with strong organizational skills.

We offer PTO, medical coverage, and a rewarding work environment with a focus on accountability and passion.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care or assisted living environment is preferred.
• Current certification as a Medication Aide or Assistant per state regulations.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine medications to residents.
• Provide personal hygiene and meal services.
• Collaborate and assist in nursing department support.

Skills

Experience in long-term care

Organizational and time management skills

Ability to work as a team

Basic knowledge of computer software

Education

Current Medication Aide certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Certified Medication Aide

Primrose Retirement Communities Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States

About this position

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 a Certified Medication Aide 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 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.

Opportunities for full-time hours.

Available shifts: evenings, nights, or rotating.