Compassionate Medication Aide - Elder Care Champion

Primrose Retirement Communities; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Certified Medication Aide to administer routine medications to residents and support daily care in our community. The role involves assisting with personal care, meals, and activities while complying with state regulations and Primrose policy.

Preferred candidates have LTC/assisted living experience, current Medication Aide certification, CPR/First Aid, and strong teamwork and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care or assisted living is preferred.
• Current certification as a Medication Aide/Assistant or Qualified Medication Administration Person per state regulations.
• CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.
• Attends in-service training and maintains continuing education hours if required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease and related memory impairments is preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy.
• Provide care to residents including personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, and meals.
• Collaborate with the nursing department, other departments, medical professionals, residents and families to support resident well-being.
• Support residents to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

CPR/First Aid

Computer skills

Weekend/holiday availability

Dementia knowledge

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Certified Medication Aide to administer routine medications to residents and support daily care in our community. The role involves assisting with personal care, meals, and activities while complying with state regulations and Primrose policy.

Preferred candidates have LTC/assisted living experience, current Medication Aide certification, CPR/First Aid, and strong teamwork and organizational skills.