Medication Aide

Primrose Retirement Communities; Jefferson City (MO); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

A senior care organization in Jefferson City is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide responsible for administering medications and providing personal care to residents. The ideal candidate should hold valid certification and have experience in a long-term care setting. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. This position may require working weekends and holidays, fostering a commitment to the well-being of residents.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a long-term care or assisted living environment is preferred.
• Current certification as a Medication Aide or equivalent is required.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification.

Aufgaben

• Administer routine medications to residents following regulations.
• Assist with personal hygiene and meal services.
• Collaborate with the nursing department and other professionals.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Knowledge of Alzheimer's and related conditions

Ausbildung

Certification as a Medication Aide

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Basic computer software skills

Jobbeschreibung

Primrose Retirement Communities began over 30 years ago with a simple mission - to honor our seniors by offering a variety of healthy, happy lifestyle options.

By getting the right people on the team at all levels of the organization and by making work fun, we will create a culture where the best people will want to work, residents will want to live, and the core values of Accountability, Relentless Improvement, Embrace Change, Respect and Passion are embraced.

What we offer

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Various coverage levels for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

And best of all, you get to work with our amazing STAFF and RESIDENTS !

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring for a Medication Aide to be responsible for administering routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy. The Medication Aide provides care to residents which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, meal services and other duties and services as assigned within the community. The Medication Aide collaborates and assists in supporting the entire nursing department, other departments, medical professionals, consultants, residents, and families in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

What we're looking for

• Experience in a long-term care or assisted living environment is preferred.
• Current certification as a Medication Aide or Assistant or Qualified Medication Administration Person per state regulations-if required.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.
• Attends in-service training as assigned and maintains continuing education hours if required for certification of position.
• Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease, other dementias and related memory impairments is preferred.
• Demonstrates abilities to work as a team.
• Basic knowledge of computer software and programs.
• Able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.