Certified Medication Assistant

Senior living; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Safe Harbor matching

Length of Service Bonus up to $5,000

Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,000

Access to earned wages

Generous PTO

Team environment

Discount Marketplace

WalkingSpree rewards

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living in Minot, ND is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our dedicated care team. You will support residents with daily living activities, assist with mobility, monitor health conditions, and help maintain a safe, respectful environment where residents feel valued and heard.

English proficiency is required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; minimum of 1 year CNA experience in elderly care; medication aide training may be required in some

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of CNA experience in elderly care.
• Must read, write and speak English to communicate effectively.
• Must complete Medication Aide training (and certification where required).

Responsibilities

• Provides medication assistance for residents under state regulations and policy.
• Maintains medication cart and storage room in a neat, orderly manner.
• Ensures accurate medication counts and secures medication storage area.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, mobility).
• Engages residents in conversation and activities while providing personal care and medication help.
• Responds to resident needs promptly and seeks licensed nurse assistance as necessary.
• Upholds Residents’ Rights and company policies at all times.
• Completes documentation such as MARs, incident reports, and behavior tracking.

Skills

CNA experience

Resident care

Medication administration support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 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
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• 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.

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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.

Perks and Benefits*:

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 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
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• 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

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.