Medication Assistant

Senior living; Carrollville (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly wage increase

Discount marketplace

Referral bonus $1,000

Earned wage access

Generous PTO

Length of service bonus

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living is hiring for Med Tech/Caregivers, primarily 1st shift. This on-site role requires providing medication assistance and daily living support to residents in a senior living environment.

Minimum eligibility includes a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year experience as a Caregiver or CNA, English proficiency, and completion of Medication Aide training where required. Benefits and wage incentives are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Caregiver or CNA for the elderly in a residential/long-term care setting.
• Must read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must complete Medication Aide training (and state certifications if required).

Responsibilities

• Provide medication assistance per state rules and company policy, including pouring, preparing, assisting and documenting.
• Maintain the medication cart and storage area in a clean, orderly manner.
• Ensure accurate medication counts and secure storage for assigned shifts.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed.
• Engage residents in social activities while providing personal care and medication support.
• Respond promptly to resident needs and coordinate with licensed nursing staff.
• Observe residents for changes and report unusual findings to a nurse.
• Complete documentation such as MARs and incident reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in dining room during meals as required.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and outings.

Skills

Caregiver experience

CNA

English language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Employment Status: Part-Time Is Remote Position: No PayRate Interval: Hourly Shift: 2nd Shift Shift: 3rd Shift

Why You Should Work With Us:

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.

Now hiring for Med Tech/Caregivers -1st shift primarily.

*Perks and Benefits*

• Earn up to 1% wageincrease every Quarter
• Sinceri SeniorLiving Discount Marketplace
• Employee ReferralBonus of $1,000
• Access to earnedwages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Length of ServiceBonus Program
• 401K Retirement Plan

Oh, and did we mentionan amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may varydepending on position and employment status

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1-year of previous experience as a Caregiver or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting (experience may depend on state requirements)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members
• Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must complete Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required)

Essential Functions:

• Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including; pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation
• Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
• Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for the security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
• May be called upon to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as needed
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistance
• Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary
• Upholds Residents’ Rights at all times
• Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy
• Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse
• Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner
• Assists in the dining room during resident meal times as needed
• Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings, and provides residents with opportunities for self-expression and enhanced self-esteem through spontaneous individual or small group interaction and activity
• May be called upon to assist with Caregiver housekeeping responsibilities.