Medication Aide: Resident Care & Medication Safety

Senior Solutions, Inc; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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

Senior Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Medication Aide to supervise self-administered medication for Assisted Living residents, reporting to the Wellness Director.

You will ensure compliance with Federal & State regulations and SSMG guidelines, document health changes, respond to emergencies, and maintain confidential resident information. This role includes educational meetings for residents and staff, and collaboration across departments, with benefits including 401(k), health and dental

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and SSMG guidelines 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.

Skills

Licensed CNA / HHA / Personal Care Aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Senior Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Medication Aide to supervise self-administered medication for Assisted Living residents, reporting to the Wellness Director.

You will ensure compliance with Federal & State regulations and SSMG guidelines, document health changes, respond to emergencies, and maintain confidential resident information. This role includes educational meetings for residents and staff, and collaboration across departments, with benefits including 401(k), health and dental