Compassionate Medication Aide for Long-Term Care

Great Lakes Mgmt Co; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentle Touch Health Initiatives is seeking a Medication Assistant to administer medications to residents and document administrations in a safe, organized manner.

The role involves preparing medications, ensuring confidentiality, and participating in monthly staff meetings and trainings. Prior TMA registration is preferred, with at least six months in long-term care or assisted living.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in long term care or assisted living required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Registration as a Trained Medication Assistant (TMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents using the MAR as a guide.
• Prepare medication for each resident’s administration with Right Drug, Right route, Right resident.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Document all resident concerns during medication administration.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Punctual

English literacy

Education

Six months experience in long term care or assisted living

Registration as a Trained Medication Assistant (TMA) preferred

Job description

Gentle Touch Health Initiatives is seeking a Medication Assistant to administer medications to residents and document administrations in a safe, organized manner.

The role involves preparing medications, ensuring confidentiality, and participating in monthly staff meetings and trainings. Prior TMA registration is preferred, with at least six months in long-term care or assisted living.