Licensed Medication Aide - Precise, Compassionate Elder Care

Waterford Communities Assisted Living and Memory Care; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterford Communities Assisted Living and Memory Care seeks a licensed Medication Aide to ensure residents receive medications as prescribed and per five rights, while upholding professional standards and our policies.

The role supports nursing staff, communicates with physicians and pharmacies, observes resident responses to medications, and maintains accurate MARs. About 50-pound lift exposure is possible; precision and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge and ability to organize and perform required skills with interruptions.
• Need to be a self-starter, have a compassionate and caring nature, understand how to work with an aging population, and seek to understand the needs of the residents.
• Must be responsible, dependable, compassionate, emotionally stable, and a pleasant disposition.
• Knowledge and awareness of safety needs are required.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English adequately to communicate with residents, visitors, and staff.
• Must possess the ability to respect confidential information and treat residents and co-workers respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring thorough and correct medication check-in with all new pharmacy orders and deliveries.
• Follow all medication orders completely and ensure the MAR matches current orders.
• Communicate with Pharmacy, Physicians, or other healthcare providers as needed.
• Maintain a current Nebraska Medication Aide license on the DHHS registry.
• Observe and report resident responses to medications, treatments, and care services.
• Attend and participate in meetings as assigned/requested by the Administrator, Director of Health Care, and Waterford RN.
• Assist the dietary department with beverages and meal distribution when able.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Team communication

Elderly patient care

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nebraska Medication Aide license

Job description

Waterford Communities Assisted Living and Memory Care seeks a licensed Medication Aide to ensure residents receive medications as prescribed and per five rights, while upholding professional standards and our policies.

The role supports nursing staff, communicates with physicians and pharmacies, observes resident responses to medications, and maintains accurate MARs. About 50-pound lift exposure is possible; precision and confidentiality are essential.