Medication Aide

Lakewood Senior Living; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 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

Lakewood Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to supervise self-administered medications for Assisted Living residents. You will ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations and document health changes for the Wellness Director.

You will respond quickly to emergencies, maintain open communication with departments, and provide resident/staff educational sessions. A CNA/HHA/PCA certification is required with medication administration training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Related experience and/or training in caregiving or health services.
• Licensed CNA, Home Health Aide, or Personal Care Aide with at least one certification and completed medication administration training approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise self-administered medication for Assisted Living residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations and SSMG guidelines.
• Report changes in residents' health and document appropriately to Wellness Director.
• Respond quickly to emergencies.
• Maintain communication with all departments and staff.
• Provide educational meetings for residents and staff as requested by Supervisor.
• Understand role in Safety & Disaster Plan.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents' information.
• Attend required trainings, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Promote a safe working environment and protect equipment and staff.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of SSMG.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Related experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed CNA / HHA / PCA certification

Job description

Position Summary

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 Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and SSMG guidelines as directed by the Wellness Director.
• Reports any change in residents 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.
• Licensed CNA, Home Health Aid, Personal Care Aid must possess at least one certification and have successful completion of the medication administration training course approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services.