Medication Admin Assistant

Illuminus; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DPC

Low-cost health insurance

Shift differentials

OT pay after 8h

Sign-on bonus

Dental & Vision

FSA

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Auburn Homes and Services of Waconia, an Illuminus Community, seeks a Medication Administration Assistant to administer medications under RN supervision in a resident-centered setting.

You will promote communication, monitor residents, and participate in ongoing trainings to stay current with drug therapies and healthcare processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minnesota MA Assistant training certification required.
• Current MN and federal nurse aide directories required.
• CPR certification and ability to maintain.
• LPN may be employed with licensure and required units.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as prescribed and per policy.
• Performs blood pressure checks and pulses during medication pass.
• Communicates changes in a resident's condition to the nurse immediately.
• Maintains effective communication with residents and staff.
• Attends trainings and stays current with drug therapies and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Independent judgment

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minnesota Medication Administration Assistant training

Current Minnesota nurse aide directory

Current federal nurse aide directory

CPR certification

Job description

Description

Auburn Homes and Services of Waconia, an Illuminus Community, offers assisted living, memory support, and short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care to older adults. Auburn Homes and Services has provided care in Carver County since 1928, and strives to empower residents to live with purpose and passion.

The Medication Administration Assistant, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, prepares, administers and records medications as directed and per policy.

Benefits include:

• FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan—no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider
• Low-cost health insurancethrough our self-funded health plan designed to keep more money in your paycheck
• Shift differentials for PM and NOC shifts
• Overtime pay after 8 hours worked in a shift
• Sign-on bonus available
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day

*Benefits may vary based on employment status.*

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
• Administers medications as prescribed and per healthcare policy.
• Performs all necessary related functions, such as blood pressure checks and pulses in conjunction with the medication pass as needed.
• Communicates changes in a resident’s condition to the nurse immediately and accurately.
• Successfully completes required educational units annually.
• Attends training sessions, staff meeting and in-services to stay current with information regarding drug therapies and healthcare processes.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Minimum age of 18 years old is required.
• High school graduate or high school equivalency diploma.
• Successful completion and certification of the State of Minnesota approved Mediation Administration Assistant training program.
• Be current on the State of Minnesota nurse aide directory.
• Be current on the federal nurse aid directory.
• Current CPR Certification and ability to maintain.
• A Licensed Practical Nurse may be employed as a Medication Administration Assistant when successfully completing the required educational units annually and maintaining licensure with the State of Minnesota.

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart, and management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.