Med Tech

Generations Assisted Living & Memory Care; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Generations Assisted Living & Memory Care is seeking a Medication Aide to support residents with prescribed medications in a respectful, compliant manner. You will follow the six rights, document on MAR, and maintain a clean med cart while ensuring privacy and safety.

Ideal candidates hold Nurse Aide 1 and Medication Aide certifications, are 18+, and speak English. A caring, friendly demeanor and ability to work with older adults are essential for daily resident support.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum of one year experience in caregiver work preferred.
• Desire to work with older adults and memory impaired.
• Nurse Aide 1 Certification, verifiable on Healthcare Personnel Registry or PCA certification.
• Current Medication Aide Certification.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Friendly, caring disposition.

Responsibilities

• Follow the six rights of medication administration for each medication pass.
• Administer/assist residents with medications per MAR and protect privacy.
• Document clearly on MAR after meds are given, refused, held, or changed as policy dictates.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized med cart/room and restock as needed.
• Supervise caregiver staff on duty to ensure quality care.
• Notify care coordinators of changes in resident condition.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Check on residents and report findings.
• Assist staff with activities and dining room supervision.
• Assist with serving meals and supervise staff in dining room.
• Help with cleaning and tidying resident rooms and laundry as needed.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Friendly, caring disposition

English proficiency

Patient care

Education

Nurse Aide 1 Certification

Current Medication Aide Certification

PCA certification

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities

1. Follow the six “rights” of medication administration (right resident, right drug, right dosage, right time, right route and right record/documentation) each and every time administration or assistance with medication occurs.
2. Administer/assist resident with medication(s) according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and protect resident privacy.
3. Document clearly/accurately on the MAR after meds are given/refused, held, discontinued, or changed according to the residence policy.
4. Maintain a neat, clean and organized med cart/room and restock as needed.
5. Supervise caregiver staff on duty in providing quality care and meeting needs of residents in accordance with residence philosophy and policies.
6. Adhere to resident’s individual plan and notify Resident Care Coordinator or Memory Care Coordinator of any changes in resident’s condition.
7. Assist with activities of daily living.
8. Check on residents as appropriate; document and report findings.
9. Assist staff with resident activities as needed.
10. Assist staff with serving meals and supervise caregiver staff in the dining room.
11. As needed, assist with cleaning and tidying residents’ rooms/laundry.
12. Establish and maintain good relationships with residents and their families.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Minimum of one year experience in caregiver work preferred
• Desire to work with older adults and those who are memory impaired
• Nurse Aide 1 Certification, verifiable on Healthcare Personnel Registry or PCA certification
• Current Medication Aide Certification
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Friendly, caring disposition