Certified Medication Aide - Assisted Living (PRN)

Senior Lifestyle; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health benefits

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Colorado Springs seeks a Medication Technician to supervise self-administered meds, ensure MAR accuracy, and maintain proper med storage. You will provide personal care and basic nursing tasks, including vital signs, daily logs, and responding to resident needs.

Vaccination compliance is required, with a competitive hourly pay of $18.00–$19.50. Requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ month experience, and state-appropriate Medication Technician certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent; 1+ month experience; Senior Living preferred.
• Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations.
• Acceptable proficiency in English to perform duties and communicate with team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise self-administered medications in compliance with regulations and company guidelines.
• Count and sign narcotics with others before handling keys; report discrepancies.
• Order medications and treatments when stock is low and notify when supplies run short.
• Verify medicines against MAR, store medications properly, and remove expired items weekly.
• Provide personal and nursing care including ADLs, vital signs, and daily documentation.
• Maintain medical charts and respond to resident needs; assist with calls and care tasks.
• Attend trainings and ensure records are accurate and up-to-date.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Superior time management

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medication Technician certification (dependent on state regulations)

1+ month related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for the safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR), provides personal are and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned, ensures delivery of care and services to all residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services and individual service plan need of each assigned resident.

Job Description

• Responsible for supervision of self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Assisted Living Director/Health and Wellness Director.
• Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys. Contact a supervisor immediately with discrepancies.
• Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
• Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.
• Responsible for receiving and verifying all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notifies pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
• Responsible for proper storage of all medications and ensuring all lotions, ointments and liquids stored separately from oral medications.
• Responsible for dating all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and following pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
• Responsible for weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.
• Responsible for verifying all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Responsible for removing all discontinued medication from med cart and giving it to the supervisor.
• Provide personal care to residents to include, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc.
• Provide general nursing care to include, but not limited to, vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
• Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of all concerns.
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
• Responsible for daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed.
• Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
• Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
• Must maintain accurate records to include preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensures medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Years of Experience: 1+ months of experience.

Type of Experience: Senior Living preferred.

Special Certifications: Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations.

Language Skills: Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.

Technical Competencies: Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Skills and Ability

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Superior time management skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player and a passion for helping seniors

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply. Pay: $18.00-19.50