Medication Aide

Gefen Senior Care Group; City of Beacon (NY); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Gefen Senior Care in Beacon, NY seeks a full-time Medication Aide dedicated and reliable to join our assisted living team under the supervision of a facility nurse.

You will distribute prescribed medications to residents at scheduled times, maintain a clean medication room, follow PPE protocols, and assist with resident safety and confidentiality. English fluency and physical stamina are required. Flexible for holidays/weekends may be needed.

Qualifikationen

• High school/GED, healthcare/personal care experience preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Must be physically able to stand for long periods and ambulate 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends when needed.
• Must follow PPE and safety procedures to protect residents.

Aufgaben

• Distribute prescribed medications to Residents at scheduled times.
• Maintain a clean, organized medication room and work areas.
• Adhere to confidentiality and safety policies while caring for residents.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Time management

Physical stamina

PPE/compliance

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Gefen Senior Care - Assisted Living Facility is seeking a full-time Medication Aide who is dedicated, punctual, and reliable. Under the direct supervision of facilty nurse, Medication Aides distribute medications, accurately distribute prescribed medications to Residents at predetermined times and as related to their prescribed needs. Hedgewood Assisted Living Facility has been a staple in the Beacon, NY community for over 33 years.

We are searching for responsible staff to work with us to keep our residents healthy and well cared for. We offer comparable salaries, union and medical benefits after 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

• Maintains Resident safety, confidentiality, and privacy while following established policies and procedures. This includes wearing PPE (masks, gloves, safety goggles, etc.)
• High school/GED, previous healthcare experience/personal care experience preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Must be physically able to prepare to stand for long periods, ambulate for 8 hours/day.
• Maintain clean work environment. This includes, but is not limited to cleaning appliances, work surfaces, and medication room area.
• Time management skills to appropriately meet Resident and Facility needs.
• Ability to work on your feet and in the standing position for an extended period as well as the ability to lift up to 50 Lbs.
• Flexibility in availability, and ability to work holidays and weekends when needed.
• Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure