Medication Aide

American Baptist Homes of the Midwest; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Elm Crest Senior Living Community is seeking a Medication Aide to administer medications and assist residents. The role offers evenings full-time or PRN days/nights with shift differential and holiday pay.

You will follow Iowa guidelines and Elm Crest policies while monitoring residents and reporting changes to the clinical team. Requires CMA/Medication Manager certification and clear communication in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Certified Medication Aide or Medication Manager certification as required by Iowa laws.
• Clear communication and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Give residents their medications and limited topical treatments under supervision.
• Assist residents with daily activities based on care plans.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and report them to clinical staff.
• Support residents’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
• Follow Iowa medication management rules and Elm Crest care policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Observation

Education

Iowa Medication Manager Certification or Iowa Certified Medication Aide certification

Job description

Elm Crest Senior Living Community pays Medication Aides $14.75–$18.31/hour, based on experience, plus shift differential and holiday pay. Choose full-time evenings or PRN days and nights.

What You’ll Do

• Give residents their medications and limited topical treatments, under the supervision of the Assisted Living Director
• Help residents with daily activities based on their individual care plans
• Watch residents for changes in condition and report them to clinical staff
• Support residents’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being
• Follow Iowa’s medication management rules and Elm Crest’s care policies

What You’ll Need

Required:

• 18 years of age or older
• Iowa Medication Manager Certification or Iowa Certified Medication Aide certification
• Able to communicate clearly and work as part of a team

Preferred:

• 1 year of healthcare, assisted living, or long-term care experience (we’ll train the right candidate who holds the required certification but has less experience)
• Experience giving medications in a senior living setting

Pay And Benefits

• $14.75–$18.31/hour, credit given for experience
• Shift differential and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

• Full-time: 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., rotating weekends and holidays
• PRN: 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.