Medication Aide

Primrose-Retirement-Communities; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Medication Aide to administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy, and to support the nursing department for overall well-being.

Experience in long-term care is preferred. Must hold a current Medication Aide Certification and CPR/First Aid. Weekend and holiday rotation is required. Full‑time opportunities are available at our Tyler, TX community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a long-term care or assisted living environment is preferred.
• Current Medication Aide Certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification current.
• Attends in-service training as assigned and maintains continuing education hours if required for certification of position.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine medications to residents per state regulations and Primrose policy.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities and meal services as assigned.
• Collaborate with nursing and other departments to support resident well-being and efficient operations.
• Support families and residents with care coordination and communication as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Weekend and holiday availability

Alzheimer’s knowledge

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