Certified Medication Aide

Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC; Pueblo County (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC is hiring a Certified Medication Aide to administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy. The role includes resident care such as personal hygiene, dressing, meal services, and related tasks, while supporting the entire nursing department and collaborating with families to promote residents' well-being.

Experience in long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification required and maintained per state regulations.
• Experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related memory impairments preferred.
• Team player with ability to work with a variety of staff.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with common software.

Responsibilities

• Administers routine medications to residents according to state regulations and Primrose policy.
• Provides care including personal hygiene, dressing, meal services, and light housekeeping as assigned.
• Collaborates with nursing, medical professionals, residents, and families to support well-being.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Time management

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Long-term care experience

Weekend/holiday availability

Alzheimer’s knowledge

Organizational skills

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

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: days or rotating or temporary shift Tuesday-Saturday 6am-2:30pm (12 weeks).

Pay range: starting at $17.50.

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