Medication Assistant

Senior living; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan with match

Length of Service bonus

Referral bonuses

Earned wage access

Generous PTO

Career development

Team environment

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living is seeking compassionate caregivers and CNAs to join our resident-centered team. You will provide medication assistance, daily living support, and attentive care to seniors in a warm residential setting.

We offer a positive team environment, generous benefits including a 401K plan with Safe Harbor, a Length of Service bonus program, referral bonuses, earned wage access, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Caregiver or CNA for the elderly.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• 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.
• Maintains the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner.
• Ensures accurate medication counts and security of the cart and storage room for assigned shifts.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living as needed (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, mobility).
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistance.
• Responds promptly to resident needs and requests for care and coordinates with licensed nursing staff.
• Completes documentation such as medication administration records and incident reports in a timely manner.
• Assists in dining room during resident meals and supports participation in activities.

Skills

Medication administration

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medication Aide training/certification

Job description

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
• 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.