Medication Aide- 1st Shift

Ashe Services For Aging, Inc.; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashe Services For Aging, Inc. is seeking a hands-on supervisor to oversee caregiver staff during shifts and ensure high-quality resident care. The role includes administering or assisting with scheduled medications per MAR while maintaining privacy and documenting changes accurately.

The ideal candidate has CNA credentials, a current Medication Aide Certification, and strong English reading/writing skills, with a warm, patient, and caring approach to older adults and memory-impaired residents.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Minimum of one year experience in caregiver work preferred.
• Desire to work with older adults and those who are memory impaired.
• Nurse Aide 1 Certification, verifiable on Healthcare Personnel Registry.
• Current Medication Aide Certification.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Friendly, caring disposition.

Responsibilities

• Follow the six “rights” of medication administration (resident, drug, dosage, time, route, documentation).
• Administer/assist residents with medication per MAR, protecting privacy.
• Document clearly on the MAR after meds are given, refused, held, or changed.
• Maintain a neat med cart/room and restock as needed.
• Supervise caregiver staff on duty in providing quality care.
• Adhere to resident’s individual plan and report changes in condition.

Skills

English literacy

Caregiver experience

People skills

Education

Nurse Aide 1 Certification

Current Medication Aide Certification

Job description

Position Summary

Provide hands on supervision of caregiver staff during their shift, ensure provision of quality resident care, uphold residence philosophy and promote resident well-being. Properly assist the resident with/administer scheduled medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and residence policy. Provide direct assistance with activities of daily living and support to residents.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Follow the six “rights” of medication administration (right resident, right drug, right dosage, right time, right route and right record/documentation) each and every time administration or assistance with medication occurs.
2. Administer/assist resident with medication(s) according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and protect resident privacy.
3. Document clearly/accurately on the MAR after meds are given/refused, held, discontinued, or changed according to the residence policy.
4. Maintain a neat, clean and organized med cart/room and restock as needed.
5. Supervise caregiver staff on duty in providing quality care and meeting needs of residents in accordance with residence philosophy and policies.
6. Adhere to resident’s individual plan and notify Resident Care Coordinator or Memory Care Coordinator of any changes in resident’s condition.
7. Assist with activities of daily living.
8. Check on residents as appropriate; document and report findings.
9. Assist staff with resident activities as needed.
10. Assist staff with serving meals and supervise caregiver staff in the dining room.
11. As needed, assist with cleaning and tidying residents’ rooms/laundry.
12. Establish and maintain good relationships with residents and their families.
13. Ensure all systems for providing and tracking resident care are completed in accordance with residence policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Minimum of one year experience in caregiver work preferred
• Desire to work with older adults and those who are memory impaired
• Nurse Aide 1 Certification, verifiable on Healthcare Personnel Registry
• Current Medication Aide Certification
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Friendly, caring disposition

Physical Job Requirements

To fulfill job requirements, employee must be able to perform key physical tasks for extended periods of time. When supporting, lifting or transferring residents, proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by residence must be used.

In a typical eight hour shift the employee may be asked to:

• Stand/walk up to 9 hours per day
• Sit up to 3 hours per day
• Frequently support up to 70 pounds
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 15 pounds
• Frequently kneel, bend, reach and carry
• Secure proper assistance for transferring and lifting of residents as needed