Medication Aide

Carriage-House-Inn; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; 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

Carriage-House-Inn in Shelbyville, TN seeks a Medication Aide on a rotating shift to supervise self-administered medications for Assisted Living residents under SSMG guidelines; reports to Wellness Director.

Responsibilities include documenting health changes, responding to emergencies, coordinating with staff, conducting educational meetings, and maintaining confidentiality while adhering to safety plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise self-administered medication for Assisted Living residents under SSMG guidelines.
• Report health changes to Wellness Director and document properly.
• Respond quickly to emergencies.
• Maintain communication with all departments and staff.
• Provide educational meetings for residents and staff as requested.
• Protect confidentiality of residents’ information and adhere to safety plans.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Foster a safe, professional work environment and proper equipment care.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary: Rotating Shift

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.