Compassionate Senior Care Partner

Christian Living Communities; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Health Savings Accounts

Retirement with match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Christian Living Communities | Cappella Living Solutions in Grand Junction, CO seeks a Medication Aide to meet daily resident care needs in alignment with the organization’s mission. The role involves supervising medications under licensed nurse supervision, and ensuring accurate MAR review and administration.

The position requires state-certified medication credentials and a background in elder care, with strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Medication certification; QMAP-A/L, Med Tech, Med Aide, Nurse Delegation
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• High school or Equivalent (GED)
• One (1) year experience in some level of elder care preferred
• Proficient computer skills preferred
• Strong self-management and organization skills
• Strong multi-tasking abilities with the ability to handle competing deadlines, flexible and adaptable (open to change).

Responsibilities

• Attends to the personal care needs of residents in a timely manner and provides assistance with ADLs as requested by residents or directed by supervisor.
• Provides personal care services to residents such as assistance with bathing, dressing, attendance at meals, laundry, etc. with attention to individual resident needs (i.e., hair is combed, shoes are tied, oral hygiene, etc.)
• Anticipates and identifies any resident care needs and reports to supervisor (i.e., hygiene needs, broken eye glasses, skin rash, lost hearing aids, supply needs, etc.).
• Responds to the needs of family members as appropriate
• Maintains open communication with supervisor and/or peers to promote awareness of resident issues.
• Monitors the safety and well-being of residents
• Reports suspicion of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resources as required by regulation.
• Reports changes in resident status, health or otherwise, to supervisor.
• Monitors and documents resident’s condition as directed.
• Assists residents with prescribed daily medication routine as appropriate and in accordance with state law.
• Alerts RN/LPN and/or supervisor of any questions or concerns with medication records/supply.
• Ensures that proper documentation occurs timely including any refusal of medication and/or treatment.
• Restocks medication carts, drawers and/or storage areas with miscellaneous supplies only (i.e. gloves, sanitizer cups, etc.)
• Completes work orders to communicate necessary replacements or repairs.
• Attends, participates and contributes to monthly staff meetings addressing resident and departmental needs
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medication administration

English literacy

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Christian Living Communities | Cappella Living Solutions in Grand Junction, CO seeks a Medication Aide to meet daily resident care needs in alignment with the organization’s mission. The role involves supervising medications under licensed nurse supervision, and ensuring accurate MAR review and administration.

The position requires state-certified medication credentials and a background in elder care, with strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities.