Memory Care Medication Aide

Fields Senior Living; Bakersfield, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fields Senior Living in California seeks a compassionate caregiver to provide medication administration, assist with daily living activities, and monitor resident health per provider orders. You will document in resident charts, communicate with physicians, and maintain a safe environment for residents.

Responsibilities include supervising self-administration, assisting with ADLs, upholding resident rights, and collaborating with the care team to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be drug-free and submit to urinalysis drug screening upon hire and routinely.
• Must pass Criminal Background Check, Health Screening including TB test.
• Must be eighteen (18) years old.
• Maintains current CPR and first aid certification.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret charting standards, physician orders, or administrative regulations.
• Assisted Living and Memory Care regulations knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and delegate assignments.
• Must attend required in-services/workshops to further education of skills and community requirements.
• Successful completion of state-certified medication aide/tech course.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing in standard English.
• The employee shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of Fields Senior Living.

Responsibilities

• Provide residents with medication administration and treatment assistance according to the health care provider’s orders.
• Supervise residents who self-administer medication while following company and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain resident records regarding medication distribution and incidents; observe residents for safety and report changes to LN on duty.
• Assist residents with ADL tasks such as bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, oral care, ambulation, transfers, meals, feeding, housekeeping, bed making, and laundry.
• Observe and uphold resident rights; assist residents to and from meals in a courteous, empathetic manner.
• Work with other staff across departments to ensure quality of care for residents.
• Document pertinent information in resident charts and other locations; alert charting and incident reports as needed.
• Communicate with physicians via fax and telephone.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents.
• Carry and possess working knowledge of community communication system and EHR.
• Observe for and report resident problems to supervisor.
• Must be neat in appearance and maintain a professional image; demonstrate safe working practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of residents and staff.
• Be upbeat, flexible, and cooperative with colleagues, residents, and the public.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Observation & reporting

Communication skills

CPR/First Aid

Multi-tasking

Organization

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

State-certified medication aide/tech course

Job description

Fields Senior Living in California seeks a compassionate caregiver to provide medication administration, assist with daily living activities, and monitor resident health per provider orders. You will document in resident charts, communicate with physicians, and maintain a safe environment for residents.

Responsibilities include supervising self-administration, assisting with ADLs, upholding resident rights, and collaborating with the care team to ensure quality care.