Medication Aide (3pm - 11pm)

Senior Solutions Management Group; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; 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

The Medication Aide position at Senior Solutions Management Group is responsible for supervising residents’ self-administered medications in accordance with federal and state regulations and SSMG guidelines. This role reports to the Wellness Director in Round Rock, TX.

It requires maintaining confidentiality, documenting health changes, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with staff across departments while providing education to residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Licensed CNA, Home Health Aide, or Personal Care Aide with medication administration training.
• Successful completion of the medication administration training course approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise self-administered medication for Assisted Living residents per regulations.
• Report health changes and document for Wellness Director.
• Respond quickly to emergencies.
• Maintain communication with departments and staff.
• Provide educational meetings for residents and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.

Skills

Medication administration

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed CNA / HHA / PCA

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 AssistedLiving Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and SSMGguidelines as directed by the Wellness Director.
• Reports any change in resident’s 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.