Medication Aide

Primrose Retirement Communities; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

EAP

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities in Texas is hiring a Medication Aide to administer routine medications to residents while following state regulations and Primrose policy.

The role includes assisting residents with daily activities and collaborating with the nursing staff to ensure holistic well-being and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a long-term care or assisted living environment is preferred.
• Current Medication Aide Certification per state regulations.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.
• Attends in-service training and maintains continuing education hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy.
• Provide care to residents which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, meals and other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with the nursing department, other departments, medical professionals, residents, and families to support resident well-being.

Skills

Long-term care experience

CPR/First Aid

Time management

Teamwork

Alzheimer's knowledge

Computer skills

Scheduling/organization

Weekends availability

Education

Medication Aide 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
• 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.
• 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