Med Tech

Discovery Senior Living Holdings, LLC; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraBella Lake Norman is seeking a Medication Aide to join their team. The role includes passing medications and providing hands-on care, along with emotional support for residents. Ideal candidates should have a Medication Aide certification and are preferred to have experience working with seniors. TerraBella offers a rewarding career with a comprehensive benefits package, including various insurance options and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age required.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on care and supports residents emotionally.
• Passes medications and monitors health conditions.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety within the resident environment.

Skills

Caregiver

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School diploma/GED

Medication Aide certification

Certified Nurse’s Aide certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Walk-in Wednesdays! Come interview with us on any Wednesday between 10 am and 4 pm. No appointment needed!

TerraBella Senior Living is the proud operator of more than 40 amenity-, care- and lifestyle-focused communities located throughout the Carolinas, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee. TerraBella communities together account for more than 2,200 units and span a full spectrum of senior living and care options, including Active Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite Care.

TerraBella Lake Norman is looking for aMedication Aideto join our team!

In addition to passing medications, the Med Aide role includes providing hands-on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment.

Responsibilities

Caregiver:

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
• Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor and/or Health and Wellness Director (HWD) if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
• Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.

Med Aide duties:

• Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
• Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
• Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health and Wellness Director.
• Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
• Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
• Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
• Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.
• Follows re-fill process for medications.
• Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Medication Aide certification required.
• Certified Nurse’s Aide certification preferred.
• High School diploma/GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification preferred
• First Aid Certification preferred
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, TerraBella offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

Thank you for your interest in TerraBella Senior Living careers. If you have any questions about the position you are applying for, please contact the community directly.

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