Certified Medication Aide

Primrose Retirement Communities; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer medications and assist residents with their care needs in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Candidates should have experience in long-term care and hold relevant certifications.

The role includes providing personal hygiene, meal services, and participating in social activities. Weekend shifts are available with opportunities for full-time hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents per state regulations.
• Provide personal hygiene and meal services.
• Support the nursing department and families effectively.

Skills

Experience in long-term care

Current certification as a Medication Aide

CPR/First Aid certification

Organizational and time management skills

Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease

Teamwork ability

Basic computer software knowledge

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 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.

Opportunities for full-time hours.

Available shifts: days or evenings- WEEKENDS ONLY .