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

Region Ten CSB; Lovingston (VA); On-site; USD 20,684 - 29,459; Part time

Job summary

A community services organization in Lovingston is seeking a Community Services Associate III/Medication Aide to provide care for residents at Town Creek Assisted Living. Candidates must hold a Med aid license and obtain Medication Technician certification. Responsibilities include maintaining safety and providing supervision while following regulations. The position requires a flexible schedule with some evenings and weekends. Starting pay is $18.20 with a PRN schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: Med aid license and QPP certification after one year.
• Certification as a Medication Technician is necessary.
• One year of direct care work experience in a long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to residents in Town Creek Assisted Living.
• Maintain safe conditions and provide general care.
• Refer questionable situations to the supervisor.

Skills

Medication aid license

First Aid training

CPR certification

Medication management training

Direct care experience

Job description

Req# 66100099

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATE III/MEDICATION AIDE, NELSON TOWN CREEK ALF (PRN)

General Statement Of Responsibilities

This is a FLSA non-exempt position. 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.

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.
• Will need to become certified as a Medication Technician.
• One (1) year of direct care work experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• 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.

Position Location

Town Creek ALF
393 Front St.
Lovingston, VA 22949

Pay and Schedule

PAYGRADE: 8 Starting pay $18.20

SCHEDULE: PRN, Flexible schedule to include some evening and weekend hours as needed.