Medication Aide

Regal Estates of League City; Lakeside (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Regal Estates of League City is seeking a Medication Aide to supervise self-administered medications for Assisted Living residents, under the guidance of the Wellness Director. You will ensure compliance with Federal & State regulations and company guidelines.

Responsibilities include reporting health changes, responding to emergencies, maintaining privacy of resident information, and participating in trainings. A High School Diploma or GED and CNA/Home Health Aide license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• Related experience and/or training in caregiving.
• Licensed CNA, Home Health Aide, or Personal Care Aide with at least one certification and completed medication administration training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise self-administered medication for Assisted Living residents per Federal & State regulations and SSMG guidelines as directed by the Wellness Director.
• Report any change in resident's health with proper documentation to the Wellness Director.
• Respond quickly to all emergencies.
• Maintain close communication with all departments and staff members.
• Provide educational meetings for residents and staff as requested by Supervisor.
• Understand role in the Safety & Disaster Plan.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents' information.
• Attend all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through prevention of accidents, equipment preservation, and safe working practices.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of SSMG.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Related experience and/or training

Tools

Medication Administration Training

Job description

Position Summary:

The Medication Aide is responsible for supervision of self-administered medication to Assisted Living residents, following the guidelines provided by Senior Solutions Management Group. This position reports to the Wellness Director.

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Flexible spending account


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for supervision of self-administered medication for the AssistedLiving Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and SSMGguidelines as directed by the Wellness Director.


• Reports any change in resident's health and provides proper documentation to
  The Wellness Director.


• Responds quickly to all emergencies.


• Maintains close communication with all departments and staff members.


• Provides educational meetings for residents and staff as requested by
  Supervisor.


• Understands role in the Safety & Disaster Plan.


• Maintain confidentiality of residents' and prospective residents' information.


• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.


• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of
  accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.


• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, and
  co-workers.


• Adheres to all policies and procedures of SSMG.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months


• related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Licensed CNA, Home Health Aid, Personal Care Aid must possess at least one certification and have successful completion of the medication administration training course approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services.