Medication Assistant

Senior living; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution

Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000

Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO Plan

Employee engaged scheduling system

Walking Spree rewards for healthy habits

Job summary

A senior living organization in Midlothian, Texas, is hiring for part-time Caregivers to assist elderly residents with medication, daily living activities, and engage them in meaningful conversations. Candidates must have a high school diploma, previous experience as a CNA or Caregiver, and be able to communicate effectively in English. This role offers a supportive team environment and numerous benefits including a 401K plan, employee bonuses, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Caregiver or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the elderly in a residential setting.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Must complete Medication Aide training (and certification if required).

Responsibilities

• Provide medication assistance for residents as per regulations.
• Assist residents with daily living activities as needed.
• Engage residents in meaningful conversations and activities.

Skills

Communication in English

Medication assistance

Personal care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Now hiring for full & part time 2nd/3rd shifts!

Every other weekend & holidays required!

*Perks and Benefits*

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• Walking Spree rewards for healthy habits

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 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.