Certified Medication Assistant

Sinceri Senior Living; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage growth bonuses

401K with employer match

Length of service bonus

Referral bonuses

Earned wage access

Generous PTO

Career development

Scheduling system

Health benefits (medical, dental, VISN

Discount marketplace

WalkingSpree rewards

Team environment

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living is seeking a Kentucky Medication Aide to provide medication assistance to residents in accordance with state regulations. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and English proficiency, with prior CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities include maintaining medication carts, accurate medication documentation, and assisting with daily living activities. You will work in a team-oriented environment with opportunities for career development and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and policy, including pouring, preparing, administering, and documenting.
• Maintains medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner.
• Ensures accurate medication counts and security of medication cart/storage room for assigned shifts.
• May assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, mobility).
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities while providing personal care and medication assistance.
• Responds promptly to resident needs and coordinates care with licensed nurse as needed.
• Upholds Residents’ Rights at all times and follows company policies.
• Completes documentation such as MARs, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking.
• Assists in dining room during meal times and supports residents’ participation in activities.
• Promotes self-expression and social engagement through individual or small group interactions.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perks and Benefits*:

Kentucky Medication Aide Certification Required

• Employees can earn up to a 2% wage increase twice a year.
• 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Career Development
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• WalkingSpree rewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

• *Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Why You Should Work With Us:

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1-year of previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting (experience may depend on state requirements)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members
• Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must complete Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required)

Essential Functions:

• Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including; pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation
• Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
• Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for the security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
• May be called upon to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as needed
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistance
• Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary
• Upholds Residents’ Rights at all times
• Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy
• Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse
• Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner
• Assists in the dining room during resident meal times as needed
• Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings, and provides residents with opportunities for self-expression and enhanced self-esteem through spontaneous individual or small group interaction and activity
• May be called upon to assist with Caregiver housekeeping responsibilities.