Certified Medication Aide

Five Star Senior Living; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community is seeking a Certified Caregiver - Medication Aide to provide essential support to residents. This role involves administering medications, monitoring health conditions, and ensuring resident safety and comfort. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a dedication to caregiving.

Qualifications

• Must complete state-approved Medication Aide course and pass background checks.
• Experience with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and medication supervision.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily medications and document dosages.
• Monitor residents' conditions and report changes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

Pay Rate: $18.20-$22.60

The Certified Caregiver - Medication Aide position provides support for our community’s residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Certified Caregivers are responsible for administering daily medications. Duties include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting samples. The ideal Certified Caregiver will be detail oriented, possess knowledge of resident care procedures and have excellent communication skills.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents
• Record medication dosages and times
• Observe residents and document changes in their condition
• Gather samples for analysis
• Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned
• Uphold all health and safety standards
• Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others
• Coordinate with different nurses to assist with resident care and medications
• Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications
• Respond to resident emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify residents needs
• Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare
• Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficient
• Responsibilities include customer service, administering medication, caregiving, resident safety and communication

What You’ll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a state approved Medication Aide course and is approved to assist with or administer oral and external medications, per state regulations
• Must demonstrate competency to perform medication administration in accordance with state regulations
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, although mandatory in certain states
• Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher

• Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish
• Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills
• Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents
• Must pass State and company background checks and drug test
• Take Vital signs
• Assisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations)
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language