Certified Medication Aide: Compassionate Senior Care & Engagement

Brightview Senior Living; Woodbury (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightview Senior Living in New Jersey is seeking compassionate aides to provide warm, engaging personal care and companionship to residents, supporting ADLs and daily living activities.

You will collaborate with nurses to update Resident Care Plans, encourage participation in community programs, and contribute to a caring, safe living environment. A high school diploma and Medication Aide NJ certification are required.

Qualifications

• You must have a positive attitude and love working with people.
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You're certified as a Medication Aide (NJ) or Technician (MD, RI, PA, VA).

Responsibilities

• Provide warm and engaging personal care services, assistance, support and companionship.
• Engage and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Look for changes in residents' day and personal care needs and work with the nurse to update their personal Resident Care Plan.
• Encourage resident participation in community programs and activities.

Skills

Positive attitude

People skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medication Aide certification (NJ) or Technician (MD, RI, PA, VA)

Job description

About Us


Overview

Are you the person who double checks your work as you go through your day?

Do you love getting to know seniors and feel good about your work at the end of the day?

If you do - you have found your next career!

Healthcare, Hospitality, Nursing, Aide, Certified Medication Aide, Licensed Medication Aide, Med Tech, Medication Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide warm and engaging personal care services, assistance, support and companionship.
• Engage and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Look for changes in residents' day and personal care needs and work with the nurse to update their personal Resident Care Plan.
• Encourage resident participation in community programs and activities.

Salary Range

USD $21.75 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

Compensation Disclosure

The salary range mentioned above reflects the potential pay for this role and does not include bonuses or additional incentives (if applicable), nor does it include the value of our benefit program. Offers will consider factors like experience, qualifications, location, community size (if relevant), certifications/training, etc. Brightview regularly reviews and adjusts compensation ranges.

Qualifications

• You have a positive attitude and love working with people!
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You're certified as a Medication Aide (NJ) or Technician (MD, RI, PA, VA) .

Why work at Brightview?

Discover the Brightview Senior Living Difference!

1. Dedicated to Excellence: We lead the industry with a passion for delivering top-notch services and groundbreaking care.

2. Embracing Community: Join a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes your professional growth, development and advancement.

3. Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our seniors, contributing to their joy and well-being every day.

4. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, health, vision and dental insurance options, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, employeeassistance programs and many more benefits that prioritize your well-being.

5. A Place to Flourish: Embrace diversity, foster innovation, and access the tools and resources for personal and professional growth. Join our vibrant team at Brightview Senior Living and be valued as an integral part of our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Brightview, we believe that diversity of thought, experience, perspective, and backgrounds makes us stronger. We welcome and celebrate all that makes us unique and we choose not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to the specific requirements of a particular role. We are, by choice and without question, an equal opportunity employer.

For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.