Level 1 Medication Aide

Sonshine Manor; Republic (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 Level 1 Medication Aide (LIMA) to join our team. Night and day shift opportunities are available.

The role involves preparing and administering medications, observing residents, and ensuring safety and confidentiality in a compassionate care setting.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications for patients.
• Administer various types of medication throughout the day.
• Record every dose of medication administered.
• Observe patients for changes and notify nurses about issues.
• Follow all safety protocols.
• Assist residents with daily living activities, meals, and hydration.
• Help residents with personal hygiene.
• Assist residents with feeding and nutritional supplements.
• Make residents' beds and keep living areas clean.
• Assist other staff in other departments as needed.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures.
• Abide by federal, state and local requirements and standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of all residents and facility data.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Medication dosing

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 DAY 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