Medication Assistant

Hcshiring; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Safe Harbor matching

Length of Service Bonus up to $5,000

Employee referral bonus up to $1,000

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO

Walking Spree rewards

Sinceri Senior Living discount

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living in Teaneck, NJ is seeking a part-time Caregiver/CNA to join our resident-centered team. The role involves medication assistance, daily living activities, and maintaining safety and dignity for residents in a supportive environment.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of care experience, a high school diploma (preferred), English proficiency, and complete Medication Aide training as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of caregiver/CNA experience in residential or long-term care.
• Must read, write and speak English to communicate with residents and staff.
• Must complete Medication Aide training (and certification where required).

Responsibilities

• Provides medication assistance for residents per state regulations and policy.
• Maintains medication cart and storage room in order.
• Counts medications accurately and secures cart and storage room.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living as needed.
• Engages residents in activities and social interaction while providing care.
• Responds promptly to resident needs and requests for care.
• Upholds Residents’ Rights and company policies.
• Observes residents for changes and reports to a licensed nurse.
• Completes medication records, incident reports, and change-of-condition reports.
• Assists in dining room during meal times as needed.
• Encourages participation in activities and outings.

Skills

Caregiver/CNA experience

English language proficiency

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Status: Part-Time Pay Rate: 24.21 Shift: 2nd Shift

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.

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.