Medication Aide/Caregiver 6am-2pm

(Verde Valley Assisted Living) Willard Community Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

PACS is seeking a day shift Med Tech/Caregiver to support residents in a Behavioral Health Assisted Living setting.

Responsibilities include administering medications per facility policies, documenting refusals, reporting errors, and maintaining accurate charts. You will measure vital signs, follow labeling procedures, and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure high-quality resident care. This role requires a Certified Caregiver and in-person work.

Qualifications

• Language skills to read, analyze, and interpret general materials.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios to practical tasks.
• Reasoning to solve problems with concrete variables.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram or schedule instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow policies for administering medications to residents.
• Note and report medication administration errors.
• Assist in developing procedures to prevent medication errors.
• Complete forms, charts, and reports as required.
• Ensure medications are properly labeled and charted.
• Document refusals and reasons when meds are not given.
• Measure and report residents' vital signs.
• Follow abbreviations and terms used by facility staff.
• Follow supervisors' instructions and maintain tasks.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Instruction interpretation

Job description

As a day shift Med Tech/Caregiver:

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.
• Follow facility procedures regarding charting medications.
• Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
• Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.
• Be familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by the facility, pharmacists, and physicians.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Other duties assigned by supervisors.

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starting at $18 - $20 per hour depending on experience

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting: Behavioral Health Assisted Living

Standard shift: Day shift

Supplemental schedule: Holidays

Overtime Weekly schedule: Rotating weekends

License/Certification: Certified Caregiver Required

Work Location: In person

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.