Medication Assistant

Sinceri Senior Living; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fun-loving and employee-centric community that values your contributions and offers growth opportunities. As a vital part of the team at this established senior living company, you'll provide essential medication assistance and personal care to residents while ensuring their comfort and dignity. With a focus on teamwork and resident engagement, this role allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the elderly. Enjoy a supportive environment that celebrates diversity and fosters career development. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to join a great place to work, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO Plan

401K Retirement Plan

Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace

Length of Service Bonus Program

Engaged scheduling system

Quarterly wage increase up to 1%

Qualifications

• Must have QMA and CNA certifications.
• 1-year experience as a CNA in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication assistance in accordance with state regulations.
• Engage residents in conversation and assist with daily living activities.

Skills

CNA certification

QMA state certification

Medication Aide training

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Must have a QMA state certification with CNA certification.

1st and 2nd shift to assist with med pass.

• 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.
• An employee engaged scheduling system.
• Length of Service Bonus Program.
• 401K Retirement Plan.

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

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.

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 5th 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? Apply online and join our wonderful team. Questions about the application process? Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you!

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.