Compassionate Medication Aide for Senior Living

Apploi; Village of Wappingers Falls (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi in New York seeks a Personal Care Aide to assist residents with medication, monitor ingestion, and document MAR updates. You will count controlled substances, prepare meds for meals, and support residents before and after doctor visits in a compassionate care setting.

The role requires 18+ years of age and preferred experience with medication assistance or elderly populations. Strong communication and timely documentation are essential for quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prefer prior experience with medication assistance.
• Prefer previous experience with the elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Count controlled substances with outgoing PCA and sign initials.
• Prepare medication and bring to dining room during meals.
• Assist residents with medication.
• Assist with pre-breakfast meds; transport to resident room.
• Assist with afternoon meds from med room.
• Hand injectable meds to resident; resident self-administers with PCA present.
• Watch ingestion and document appropriately.
• Update MAR after physician visits and verify orders match.
• Record information in the 24 hr log book.
• Coordinate with doctors and pharmacy for refills.
• Consult doctors' offices for clarifications.

Skills

Medication assistance

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Apploi in New York seeks a Personal Care Aide to assist residents with medication, monitor ingestion, and document MAR updates. You will count controlled substances, prepare meds for meals, and support residents before and after doctor visits in a compassionate care setting.

The role requires 18+ years of age and preferred experience with medication assistance or elderly populations. Strong communication and timely documentation are essential for quality resident care.