Medication Aide

Primrose Retirement Communities; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

401k Retirement plans with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading senior living community in Sedalia, Missouri, is seeking a Medication Aide responsible for administering medications and providing care to residents. Candidates should have certification as a Medication Aide or Qualified Medication Administration Person, and experience in long-term care is preferred. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a team setting are essential. The role offers opportunities for full-time or part-time work with flexible shifts during days, evenings, or nights.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related memory impairments is preferred.
• Able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine medications to residents per state regulations.
• Provide care including personal hygiene and meal services.
• Support the nursing department and assist medical professionals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Computer software knowledge

Education

Current certification as a Medication Aide or Qualified Medication Administration Person

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

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
• 401k Retirement plans plus a generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Life Insurance

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

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring 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 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.
• 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.

Opportunities for full‑time or part‑time hours.

Available shifts: days, evenings, or nights.

To learn more about this position, and more great opportunities, please visit us at: https://primroseretirement.com/primrose-careers-culture/