Medication Assistant

Hcshiring; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Length of Service Bonus (up to $5,000)

Employee Referral Bonus (up to $1,000)

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO plan

Career Development

Scheduling system

Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental

Senior Living Discount Marketplace

Wellness rewards

Team environment

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living is seeking a caring Caregiver or Certified Nursing Assistant to support residents in a compassionate, compliant environment. You will assist with daily living activities, perform medication-related tasks under supervision, maintain a clean care area, and help foster a safe, respectful community.

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred and at least one year of CNA or caregiver experience is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Caregiver or CNA for the elderly.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Caregiving

English proficiency

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

*Perks and Benefits*

• Earn up to 1% wageincrease every quarter
• 401KRetirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length ofService Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• EmployeeReferral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access toearned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTOPlan
• CareerDevelopment
• An employeeengaged scheduling system
• AffordableMedical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• Sinceri SeniorLiving Discount Marketplace
• Walking Spreerewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mentionan amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may varydepending on position and employment status

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.

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. Background checks for our communities in Florida will be completed through the Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

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.