Level 1 Medication Aide

Insight Behavioral Solutions; Republic (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; 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 care team on the night shift. This role focuses on safe medication preparation, accurate administration, and close observation of residents.

You will document every dose, notify nurses of changes, and support residents with daily living activities, including meals and hydration, while adhering to safety protocols. Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and knowledge of medical

Qualifications

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

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

Medication administration

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Calm demeanor

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