Medication Assistant — Evening/Weekend, Full-Time (Weekly Pay)

The Eliot at Troy; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eliot at Troy in Troy, NY is seeking an entry-level Medication Assistant to join a team dedicated to resident care. The role involves administering routine medications and providing personal care under state regulations, with Friday and Saturday 3pm-11pm shifts and weekly pay.

You will support residents by following individualized plans, maintaining records, and coordinating with pharmacy and Administration. Holidays and weekends are required, and a paid training period applies.

Qualifications

• Reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th-grade level or higher.
• 2-3 weeks paid training is required.
• Holidays and Weekend shifts are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services, assistance, support and supervision to residents.
• Administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations.
• Follow the assistance plan in providing services to residents.
• Assist in the development and updating of each resident's assistance plan.
• Dispense all prescribed medication as ordered by the physician.
• Maintain an accurate Medication Administration Record.
• Maintain and count an accurate Controlled Substance Record.
• Inform Administration of any change in a resident’s condition.
• Follow up with pharmacy to ensure proper delivery of all medication.
• Encourage socialization among residents.
• Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities.
• Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.
• Monitor health, safety and well-being of the residents.
• Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.
• Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents.
• Provide one-on-one support/visitation to assigned residents weekly or as requested.
• Report concerns about residents to Administration.
• Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.
• Arrange for transportation services for transfers.
• Identify supplies needed to perform tasks.
• Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Eliot at Troy in Troy, NY is seeking an entry-level Medication Assistant to join a team dedicated to resident care. The role involves administering routine medications and providing personal care under state regulations, with Friday and Saturday 3pm-11pm shifts and weekly pay.

You will support residents by following individualized plans, maintaining records, and coordinating with pharmacy and Administration. Holidays and weekends are required, and a paid training period applies.