Medication Aide (Full-Time)(All Shifts) - Forest Ridge

Navion Senior Solutions; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

PTO for full-time

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Forest Ridge, a Navion Senior Living Community, seeks Certified Medication Aides to perform medication administration and oversee resident care in a cutting-edge Assisted Living and Memory Care setting.

Full-time positions require working all shifts, including holidays and weekends. The team uses Tapcheck for earned-wage access and emphasizes HIPAA-compliant documentation and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Successful completion of a State Approved Medication Aide course.
• Personal Care Assistant or Certified Nursing Certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.
• Able to work in a team and promote safety.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a positive working relationship with residents, family members and staff.
• Promotes and protects residents rights and treats residents with dignity and respect.
• Attends in-service and education programs and obtains continuing education required by state regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents' information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Documentation is completed in an informative and descriptive manner.
• All changes in a resident's condition are reported to the supervisor promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma

State Approved Medication Aide course

PCA or CNA certification

Job description

Forest Ridge, a Navion Senior Living Community, is seeking Certified Medication Aides for medication administration-related roles. Our Medication Aides are responsible for delivering high quality medication administration and resident care oversight in a cutting edge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community.
Available Shifts:
Full-Time: ALL SHIFTS - must be available to work holidays and weekends!
Forest Ridge has partnered with Tapcheck, revolutionizing the way team members get paid! Join our amazing team and be part of a groundbreaking mobile app that allows team members to access their earned wages instantly. Say goodbye to waiting for payday and the stress of financial instability. With Tapcheck, we believe in empowering team members and giving them more control over their finances. With our innovative technology and user-friendly interface, we are reshaping the world of payroll!

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a positive working relationship with residents, family members and staff
• Promotes and protects residents rights and treats residents with dignity and respect
• Attends in-service and education programs and obtains continuing education required by state regulations
• Demonstrates the ability to remain calm under stressful conditions
• Maintains confidentiality of residents' information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines
• Maintains professional appearance by adherence to community dress code
• Documentation is completed in an informative and descriptive manner
• All changes in a resident's condition are reported as soon as possible to the supervisor
• Work schedules and assigned tasks are completed in accordance to the established policies and procedures of the community
• Operates equipment in a safe manner and the only equipment utilized is that which previous training of use has occurred
• Infection Control precautions and practices are utilized with all activities
• Demonstrates knowledge of fire and emergency procedures. Reports all safety violations

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successful completion of a State Approved Medication Aide course.
• Personal Care Assistant or Certified Nursing Certification required
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families and staff members
• Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for seniors without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others.
• Ability to work well with others and promote a team environment.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• PTO for full time positions
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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