Geriatric Medication Aide & Care Partner

Kintura; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO eligibility

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Faith-based and mission-driven

Team spirit

Job summary

Glenaire, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Cary, NC, seeks a Medication Aide to assist residents with daily needs including medication administration, meals, and personal care, while maintaining safety and comfort.

The role requires NC-certified medication aide, CNA, BLS/CPR, 2+ years of experience, and fluency in English, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Strong communication and clinical terminology knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, write and understand English.
• High School Diploma or relevant equivalent.
• Certified Medication Aide in good standing in the State of North Carolina.
• Current CNA certification.
• BLS and CPR Certified by American Heart Association.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a medication aide.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Evidence of a negative TB skin test within in the last 12 months or its equivalent.
• Ability to follow directions both written and verbally.
• Passion for caring for the elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or over the counter to residents.
• Coordinate with different nurses to assist with resident care and medications.
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Records medication dosages and times appropriately.
• Observe residents and document changes in their condition.
• Gather samples for analysis.
• Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
• Uphold all health and safety standards.
• Respond to resident emergency lights, bells, or intercom systems to identify resident needs.
• Ensure that residents take their medications not cheek or store them.
• Assist residents with positioning for comfort and safety.
• Assist with transferring of residents to limit falls or accidents.
• Serve as liaison between residents and nurses for needs and or desires.
• Checking medications match Doctor/Standing Orders for the resident
• Administering medication to resident.
• Staying with resident while they take the medication.
• Recording the time and date of medication administration.
• Taking and recording resident vital signs as ordered.
• Noting any adverse effects of the medication on the resident (stomach upset, hives, vomiting, etc.)
• Getting rooms ready for new residents by stocking items, tidying the room and making the bed, emptying trash.
• If asked to, they assist Nurses with treatments, gather supplies for them, and change wound dressings as directed.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Pharmacology terminology

Background check

TB test compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Medication Aide certification (NC)

Job description

Glenaire, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Cary, NC, seeks a Medication Aide to assist residents with daily needs including medication administration, meals, and personal care, while maintaining safety and comfort.

The role requires NC-certified medication aide, CNA, BLS/CPR, 2+ years of experience, and fluency in English, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Strong communication and clinical terminology knowledge are essential.