Certified Medication Aide — Evening/Night Full-Time

Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy. The role includes assisting with daily living activities and supporting the nursing team to promote residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Ideal candidates have experience in long-term care or assisted living, current Medication Aide certification per state regulations, and CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care or assisted living environment 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 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 and other dementias is preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team.
• Basic knowledge of computer software and programs.
• Able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy.
• Provide care to residents which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, meal services and other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with the nursing department, other departments, medical professionals, consultants, residents, and families to support resident well-being.
• Opportunities for full-time hours.
• Available shifts: evenings, nights, or rotating.

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy. The role includes assisting with daily living activities and supporting the nursing team to promote residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Ideal candidates have experience in long-term care or assisted living, current Medication Aide certification per state regulations, and CPR/First Aid