Certified Medication Tech/Aide/QMAP/QMA

Primrose Retirement Communities in; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement community in Kokomo is seeking a Certified Medication Tech/Aide/QMAP/QMA to ensure residents receive necessary medications and care. The role involves collaboration within a nursing team and supporting residents' well-being through various duties. Ideal candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in assisted living.

Benefits

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in a long-term care or assisted living environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease and related memory impairments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine medications to residents as per state regulations.
• Provide personal hygiene and meal services, and assist in recreational activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Certification as a Medication Aide or Assistant

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring for a Certified Medication Tech/Aide/QMAP/QMA to be responsible for administering routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy. The Medication Aide provides care to residents which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, meal services and other duties and services as assigned within the community. The Medication Aide collaborates and assists in supporting the entire nursing department, other departments, medical professionals, consultants, residents, and families in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Primrose Retirement Communities began over 30 years ago with a simple mission - to honor our seniors by offering a variety of healthy, happy lifestyle options.

By getting the right people on the team at all levels of the organization and by making work fun, we will create a culture where the best people will want to work, residents will want to live, and the core values of Accountability, Relentless Improvement, Embrace Change, Respect and Passion are embraced.

Are you one of the ‘right people'? If so, APPLY TODAY!

What we offer:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Various coverage levels for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

And best of all, you get to work with our amazing STAFF and RESIDENTS!

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a long-term care or assisted living environment is 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 as assigned 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, other dementias and related memory impairments is preferred.
• Demonstrates abilities to work as a team.
• Basic knowledge of computer software and programs.
• Able to work varying hours and weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.