Compassionate Medication Aide for Resident Care

StoryPoint Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint Group is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide comfort, safety, and general supervision to residents in our Michigan community. You will assist with activities of daily living, administer medications per physician orders, and learn each resident’s preferences to tailor care.

Responsibilities include bathing, dining assistance, mobility support, documenting care in the chart, reviewing orders, and collaborating with the Wellness Leadership Team to ensure consistent, respectful

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification required or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Experience providing activities of daily living and resident care per service plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents according to physician orders and document completion
• Provide compassionate and competent care for residents by performing the following services as outlined in the residents’ service plans
• Bathing, showering, and grooming/dressing assistance
• Assist residents with dining
• Wheelchair and walking escorts
• Meal, activity, and medication reminder assistance
• Answers resident call signals promptly
• Review eMAR each shift to ensure timely administration of medications and treatments
• Review incoming medication physician orders for accuracy. Update eMAR accordingly
• Observe and report resident behavior and condition changes to Wellness Leadership Team
• Order/re-order medications to ensure adequate supply is available
• Complete daily charting, documentation, and reporting as required
• Obtain resident weights and vitals
• Participate in training new employees as requested
• Clean and disinfect resident rooms, work areas and common spaces according to cleaning schedule
• Clean and disinfect spills and soiled areas as needed or directed
• Assist with meal set up and clean up as needed or requested
• Participate in or lead activities as planned by Life Enrichment. Assist and remind residents to participate in activities
• Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors
• Remain awake and alert while on shift
• Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

StoryPoint Group is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide comfort, safety, and general supervision to residents in our Michigan community. You will assist with activities of daily living, administer medications per physician orders, and learn each resident’s preferences to tailor care.

Responsibilities include bathing, dining assistance, mobility support, documenting care in the chart, reviewing orders, and collaborating with the Wellness Leadership Team to ensure consistent, respectful