Certified Medication Aide - Memory Care (MC)- Full Time- All Shifts

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join their dedicated team in enriching the lives of seniors. In this full-time role, you will ensure the safe administration of medications while providing essential personal and nursing care. Your responsibilities will include supervising medication compliance, maintaining medical records, and engaging with residents to meet their daily needs. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Access to DailyPay

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 month of experience, senior living experience preferred.
• Current Medication Technician certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as per regulations.
• Provide personal and general nursing care to residents.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Medication Administration

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Certified Medication Aide - Memory Care (MC) - Full Time - All Shifts

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). You will provide personal care and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned, ensuring the delivery of care and services to all residents in the community, including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities, dining services, and individual service plan needs of each assigned resident.

Responsibilities include:

1. Supervising self-administered medication in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines, as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Director of Health & Wellness.
2. Counting and signing all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys, and reporting discrepancies immediately to a supervisor.
3. Ordering necessary medication and treatments from the pharmacy or notifying responsible parties when supplies are low (less than 7 days).
4. Notifying supervisors when supplies are less than 2 days and medication has not been received.
5. Receiving and verifying all medication received against pharmacy labels and MAR, and reporting discrepancies to the pharmacy and DH&W.
6. Properly storing all medications, ensuring lotions, ointments, and liquids are stored separately from oral medications.
7. Dating all vials or bottles upon initial opening and following pharmacy protocols on usage duration.
8. Conducting weekly inspections of all medications to remove expired medications.
9. Verifying current MARs during changeovers and reporting discrepancies.
10. Removing discontinued medications from the med cart and reporting to the supervisor.
11. Providing personal care to residents, including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating.
12. Providing general nursing care, such as taking vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
13. Documenting information in the daily log and notifying supervisors of concerns.
14. Assisting residents with calls and needs as assigned.
15. Cleaning and restocking medicine carts daily and performing weekly deep cleans.
16. Participating in staff training and in-services.
17. Maintaining accurate medical records, including preparing charts for new admissions and readmissions, ensuring completeness within 48 hours as per policies and regulations.

Qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED, or 1-3 months related experience/training, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 month of experience; senior living experience preferred.
• Current Medication Technician certification, depending on state regulations.
• Proficiency in English for communication and emergency response.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).

Skills and attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player with a passion for helping seniors.

Senior Lifestyle offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, disability, paid time off, and access to DailyPay. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required unless exempt for medical, religious, or personal reasons, subject to applicable laws.