Compassionate Medication Aide for Memory Care

The Aspenwood Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Discounts

Holiday pay

PTO rollover

EAP

Paycheck advances

Health insurance

Financial hardship programs

Compassionate leave

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company is hiring a full-time Resident Medication Aide to provide compassionate care for seniors in Village of the Heights, an Assisted Living with Memory Care community in Houston, TX. The role requires administering medications, monitoring residents, and maintaining thorough records, with a focus on safety and infection control.

Shifts include 2:00p.m.–10:00p.m. for full-time, with weekend and holiday availability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year of prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors.
• Delegation by a Registered Nurse for medication administration.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Understanding of HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in performing tasks beyond routine resident care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, monitor residents' responses, and adhere to community infection control policies.
• Assist residents with medications as outlined in medication procedures and supervise those who self-administer.
• Maintain residents’ records daily, documenting medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents, observations, and any changes in residents' conditions.
• Write weekly/monthly summaries addressing issues identified in service plans.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
• Receive and manage reports on all residents.
• Count controlled substances with outgoing RMAs, ensuring accuracy before accepting keys.
• Provide direct resident care as described in the Resident Assistant Job Description.
• Follow proper procedures in emergencies and respond promptly to resident requests for assistance.
• Promote teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
• Attend all required in-service training sessions.
• Be an active member of the community’s emergency response team.
• Maintain high standards of appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene in line with company policies.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Aspenwood Company is hiring a full-time Resident Medication Aide to provide compassionate care for seniors in Village of the Heights, an Assisted Living with Memory Care community in Houston, TX. The role requires administering medications, monitoring residents, and maintaining thorough records, with a focus on safety and infection control.

Shifts include 2:00p.m.–10:00p.m. for full-time, with weekend and holiday availability.