Medication Aidet

Primrose Retirement Communities; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities in Lubbock, Texas is seeking a Medication Aide responsible for administering medications to residents according to state regulations. The role includes assisting with personal hygiene, meal services, and social-recreational activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in long-term care or assisted living, a Medication Aide certification, and knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease. Join a team that prioritizes both employee and resident well-being!

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medication Aide or Qualified Medication Administration Person is required.
• Experience in long-term care or assisted living is preferred.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease and related memory impairments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine medications to residents according to regulations.
• Provide personal hygiene, dressing, and meal services.
• Support nursing department and collaborate with medical professionals.

Skills

Experience in long-term care

Teamwork skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Current certification as a Medication Aide

Maintain CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities

began over 30 years ago with a simple mission - to honor our seniors by offering a variety of healthy, happy lifestyle options.

By getting the right people on the team at all levels of the organization and by making work fun, we will create a culture where the best people will want to work, residents will want to live, and the core values of Accountability, Relentless Improvement, Embrace Change, Respect and Passion are embraced.

What we offer:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Various coverage levels for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

And best of all, you get to work with our amazing STAFF and RESIDENTS!

Medication Aide

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Medication Aide to be responsible for administering routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and Primrose policy. The Medication Aide provides care to residents which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social‑recreational activities, meal services and other duties and services as assigned within the community. The Medication Aide collaborates and assists in supporting the entire nursing department, other departments, medical professionals, consultants, residents, and families in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in long‑term care or assisted living environment is preferred.
• Current certification as a Medication Aide or Assistant or Qualified Medication Administration Person per state regulations.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.
• Attends in‑service training as assigned and maintains continuing education hours if required for certification of position.
• Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease, other dementias and related memory impairments is preferred.
• Demonstrates abilities to work as a team.
• Basic knowledge of computer software and programs.
• Able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.