Medication Aide

Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC is seeking a Medication Aide to administer routine medications to residents in compliance with state regulations and Primrose policy. You will support nursing staff and assist residents with daily living activities and meals in a resident-centered environment.

Requirements include current Medication Aide Certification and CPR/First Aid as required by state regulations; weekend/holiday availability is expected. Prior long-term care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Medication Aide Certification.
• Experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification maintained as required by state regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Weekend and holiday rotation may be required.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s/Dementias considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine medications in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy.
• Provide care including hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, and meals as assigned.
• Collaborate with nursing and other departments to support resident well-being.
• Assist residents and families with information and support as needed.
• Participate in in-service trainings and continuing education hours.

Skills

Experience in long-term care or A

CPR/First Aid certification

In-service training participation

Organizational & time management

Alzheimer’s knowledge

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

Medication Aide certification per state regulations

Job description

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.
• 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 hours.

Available shifts: days, evenings, or rotating

Requirements: Must hole a current Medication Aide Certification

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