Medication Assistant

Hcshiring; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor

Length of Service Bonus up to $5,000

Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,000

Earn wage increases quarterly

Generous PTO

Career Development

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision

Sinceri Discount Marketplace

Walking Spree rewards

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living in Madison, WI is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our resident-centered team. You will provide medication assistance, daily living support, and engage residents in activities while upholding safety and residents’ rights.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of caregiver/CNA experience, and English literacy. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of caregiver/CNA experience in a residential or long-term care setting.
• Must read, write and speak English to communicate with residents and staff.
• Must complete Medication Aide training (and state Certification if required).

Responsibilities

• Provide medication assistance per regulations, including pouring, preparing, and documentation.
• Maintain medication cart and storage room in an orderly fashion.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed.
• Document care and report changes to licensed nurses promptly.
• Support dining room duties during meal times and encourage activity participation.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Medication administration

English literacy

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

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.

Have we sparked your interest yet?

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.

*Perksand Benefits*

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 401K Retirement Planwith Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service BonusProgram of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonusof up to $1,000
• Access to earned wagesprior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Career Development
• An employee engagedscheduling system
• Affordable Medical,Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• Sinceri Senior LivingDiscount Marketplace
• Walking Spree rewardsfor healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing TeamEnvironment?

*Some benefits may vary depending onposition 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.