Level 1 Medication Aide

Insight Behavioral Solutions; Charleston (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

401K

Job summary

Sonshine Manor in Republic, Missouri is seeking a Night Shift Level 1 Medication Aide (LIMA) to join our team. The role involves preparing and administering medications, recording doses, and observing residents for changes while notifying nurses of issues.

Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living activities, personal hygiene, meals, and nourishment, and maintaining a clean living area; adherence to safety and facility policies is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient conditions.
• Ability to prepare medication doses accurately.
• Good written and spoken communication.
• Patient, calm demeanor with residents.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Follow safety protocols and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Preparing medications for residents.
• Administering various types of medication during shift.
• Recording each dose administered.
• Observing residents for changes and notifying nurses.
• Following safety protocols and policies.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and nourishment.
• Help residents with personal hygiene and feeding.
• Keep living areas clean and tidy; make beds.
• Assist other staff and adhere to confidentiality rules.
• Comply with federal, state, and local requirements.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Medication administration

Empathy and calm demeanor

Problem solving

Job description

Sonshine Manor, located in Republic, Missouri is currently seeking Level 1 Medication Aide(LIMA) to join our team.

NIGHT SHIFT

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing medications for patients
• Administering various types of medication throughout the day
• Recording every dose of medication administered
• Observing patients to look for changes
• Notifying nurses about changes or medical issues with patients
• Following all safety protocols
• Assist Residents with daily living activities, to include, delivering meals, and providing plenty of fluids and nourishment meals throughout scheduled shift
• Help Residents with personal hygiene
• Assist Residents with feeding and serving nutritional supplements
• Making the Resident's beds and keeping their living areas clean and tidy
• Assist other staff in other departments as needed
• Adhere to professional standards and follow all facility policies and procedures
• Abide by all federal, state and local requirements and standards
• Maintain the confidentiality of all Residents and Facility data

Skills and Qualifications:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of medical terminology and conditions
• Ability to prepare medication doses accurately
• Patient, calm demeanor
• Strong problem-solving skills

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• 401K