Certified Medication Aide - Senior Living Care Specialist

Frontier Management, LLC; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in the United States is seeking a Medication Technician to ensure safe administration of prescribed medications and provide personal care to residents in an Assisted Living setting. You will work under supervision, follow MAR/TAR guidelines, and participate in activities of daily living, dining services, and individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include counting and signing narcotics, ordering medications, stocking supplies, documenting care, and maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1+ months of relevant experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate in English and follow supervisor instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Supervise self-administered meds for Assisted Living per regs and guidelines.
• Count and sign narcotics with authorized personnel before handling keys.
• Order meds and notify responsible party when supply is <7 days.
• Notify supervisor if supply is <2 days and undelivered.
• Verify meds against MAR; notify pharmacy/ DH&W of discrepancies.
• Store medications and topical products separately from oral meds.
• Date vials at opening and follow shelf-life protocols.
• Weekly inspections to remove expired medications.
• Compare MARs at changeover and report discrepancies.
• Remove discontinued meds and hand to supervisor.
• Provide personal care: bathing, grooming, incontinence, meals.
• Provide nursing care: vitals, temp, BP, weight.
• Document in daily log and inform supervisor of concerns.
• Answer calls and assist residents as needed.
• Daily and weekly cleaning/restocking of med carts.
• Attend trainings and in-services as scheduled.
• Maintain medical charts within 48 hours for new admissions/readmissions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Senior Lifestyle in the United States is seeking a Medication Technician to ensure safe administration of prescribed medications and provide personal care to residents in an Assisted Living setting. You will work under supervision, follow MAR/TAR guidelines, and participate in activities of daily living, dining services, and individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include counting and signing narcotics, ordering medications, stocking supplies, documenting care, and maintaining accurate