Medication Assistant

Senior living; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking dedicated individuals for night shifts. This role focuses on providing medication assistance, personal care, and engaging residents in meaningful activities. You'll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and offers a variety of benefits, including a generous PTO plan and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of the elderly and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in creating a warm and caring atmosphere for our residents!

Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO Plan

Career Development

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Must complete Medication Aide training and certification where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication assistance and maintain documentation accurately.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and engage them socially.

Skills

Medication Assistance

Communication Skills

Personal Care

Observation Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EXCITING NIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL!!!!

Perks and Benefits:

• Kentucky Medication Aide Certification Required (KMA)/CMA-12 hours shifts, 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am
• Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Career Development
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Length of Service Bonus Program
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1-year of previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant 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.