Medication Aide: Precise Care, Team‑Oriented

Great Lakes Management; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Management is seeking a medication assistant responsible for the safe administration of medications to residents in a long-term care setting. The role involves using MAR, documenting concerns, maintaining a clean medication cart, and staying compliant with state requirements.

Ideal candidates have at least six months in long-term care, strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Position requires flexibility, reliability, and English literacy.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Trained Medication Assistant (TMA) preferred.
• Minimum six month experience in long term care or assisted living residence.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be able to prioritize, and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Must work as a team member with other personnel.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Must be punctual, with good attendance record.
• Must remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents using the MAR as a guide.
• Prepare medication for each resident’s administration.
• Ensure confidentiality of resident medication among others.
• Document legibly all resident concerns during administration.
• Complete resident treatments as outlined in the Treatment Administration Record.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the medication cart.
• Restock medication cart after passes are completed.
• Be accountable for medication errors and report immediately.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and other required training.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication skills

Prioritization & organization

Teamwork

English literacy

Education

Trained Medication Assistant (TMA) registration preferred

Job description

Great Lakes Management is seeking a medication assistant responsible for the safe administration of medications to residents in a long-term care setting. The role involves using MAR, documenting concerns, maintaining a clean medication cart, and staying compliant with state requirements.

Ideal candidates have at least six months in long-term care, strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Position requires flexibility, reliability, and English literacy.