Medication Assistant

Senior living; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Length of Service Bonus Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO Plan

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Job summary

A senior living community located in Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking a Medication Aide to provide essential medication assistance and care for elderly residents. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience and must complete Medication Aide training. Responsibilities include engaging with residents, maintaining medication security, and assisting with daily living activities. They offer competitive perks including a 401K plan and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in caregiving or as a CNA for the elderly.
• Must complete Medication Aide training.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication assistance according to state regulations.
• Engage residents in meaningful conversation and activity.
• Respond promptly to resident needs and care requests.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Medication assistance

Resident care

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perks and Benefits*Walk In Interviews. Tues, Wed, Thurs, March 24, 25, 26th. 1:00pm-4:00pm. Address: 3620 Happy Woods Court. Apply first at sinceriseniorliving.com/careers/

Medication Aide. Prior experience or certification required

• 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
• Career Development
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• 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.

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.