COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATE SENIOR/MEDICATION AIDE

Region Ten Community Services Board; Lovingston (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten Community Services Board seeks a Community Services Associate Senior/Medication Aide (PRN) to support residents at Town Creek ALF in Lovingston, VA. The role focuses on safe care, appropriate supervision, and adherence to state regulations and agency policies.

This position requires a Virginia Med Aide license with QPP certification after one year, plus certification as a Medication Technician. Candidates should have CPR and First Aid training, a valid Virginia driver’s license, and

Qualifications

• Must meet QPP certification after one year.
• Must become certified as Medication Technician.
• One year of direct care experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain First Aid training, CPR certification and medication management training.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to residents in Town Creek ALF and maintain safe conditions.
• Provide general care and supervision under the Nursing Coordinator.
• Adhere to applicable regulations and Region Ten polices.
• Travel on behalf of the board as required with appropriate documentation.

Skills

Med aid license

QPP certification

Medication management

First Aid

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATE SENIOR/MEDICATION AIDE, NELSON ALF (PRN)

Req #110

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATE SENIOR/MEDICATION AIDE, NELSON ALF (PRN)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent provides services to residents who live in Town Creek Assisted Living facility and must maintain safe conditions for the consumers and provide general care and supervision. The incumbent reports to the Nursing Coordinator and position duties require proceeding along under standard practices, referring questionable situations to the supervisor. Carrying out position duties requires analysis of facts and determining action using a wide range of procedures but within limits of standard practice. He/she is expected to perform within accordance with applicable professional ethics, state quality assurance standards, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services regulations, Department of Social Services regulations as well as established Region Ten polices.

Please review the full job description for a full list of duties and tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires at a minimum a Med aid license- must meet certification as QPP (Qualified Para Professional) as set forth by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services after one year. 2. Will need to become certified as a Medication Technician. 3. One (1) year of direct care work experience in a long-term care facility preferred. 4. In order to ensure the safe and efficient fulfillment of any travel on behalf of the board, a valid Virginia driver’s license plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For use of a personal vehicle to conduct Region Ten business, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. The incumbent must obtain First Aid training, CPR certification and medication management training.

HOURLY SALARY RANGE: GRADE 8: $19.11 - 28.66 per hour

SCHEDULE: PRN (Non-Exempt), Flexible schedule to include some evening and weekend hours as needed.

POSITION LOCATION: Town Creek ALF 393 Front St. Lovingston, VA 22949