Nursing - Medication Aide - Full Time

Cascadia Senior Living; Kentucky; On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health care (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Cascadia Senior Living in Kentucky is seeking a Medication Aide to join their team. The role involves administering medications, assisting residents with daily activities, and maintaining accurate medication records. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a CNA/HCA license, and the ability to communicate effectively with residents and families. A competitive compensation program, health care benefits, and paid time off are included in the offer. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must hold a current CNA/HCA license in good standing.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must hold a medication pass certification per state requirements.
• Current First Aid and CPR card required.
• Maintains current Food Handlers card.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as per physician orders.
• Maintains accurate medication records for residents.
• Communicates effectively with staff and families about medication needs.
• Assists with daily living activities (ADLs) as needed.
• Attends required meetings and trainings.

Skills

CNA/HCA license

Medication pass certification

English language proficiency

First Aid and CPR certification

Food Handlers card

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Summary

The Medication Aide helps create a joyful & vibrant community by caring for residents and administering and/or assisting with the self‑administration of routine and non‑routine and non‑injectable medications by oral, rectal, or topical means in accordance with physician orders and nursing practices as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.

Essential Position Duties

• Performs various tasks assigned by the Director of Nursing Services including vital signs, residents' weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting specimens, as well as lifting, moving, and transporting residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention as directed by the Director of Nursing where State Nursing Regulations authorize such delegation.
• Maintains accurate record of medications and treatments administered or omitted on each resident’s clinical record to include the reason medication was omitted or PRN medication was given.
• Records narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet, reporting all medication errors immediately.
• Reports and records changes in resident conditions, incidents and accidents to Director of Nursing Services, physician and family members as indicated by the Director of Nursing Services.
• Communicates with physician, pharmacy, and family as indicated to ensure medications are received in a timely manner. Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence, and choice; regularly observes resident’s physical and mental condition and directly reports to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the resident, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Assists with or performs ADLs as needed, accurately documents care services provided in observation on communication logs and incident reports.
• Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards and promotes individual rights.
• Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Follows standard precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, reporting and/or correcting unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Restores medication and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.
• Removes outdated or discontinued medication for return to the pharmacy.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays current on system assigned tasks and duties.
• Performs other tasks/duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Must hold current CNA/HCA license in good standing
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must hold a medication pass certification per state requirements
• Current First Aid and CPR card
• Maintains current Food Handlers card
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check
• General computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Working knowledge of office machines (copier, fax, phone system, etc.).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds, lifting 25 to 40 pounds constantly. The employee must reach below shoulder height frequently and kneel, stoop and squat occasionally. Stand 6 out of 8 hours.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Program - Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
  • Shift differential for night shift employees
• Bonus
  • Shift coverage bonus offered as needed
• Health Care
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Savings and Spending accounts to set money aside tax‑free for health care and dependent care expenses. HSA account includes employer contribution
• Extra Benefits
  • Sick time accrues at 0.025 hours for every hour worked, available for use after 90‑days
  • Paid time off accrual eligibility at 12 months starting at 0.0326 hours PTO accrued for every hour worked
  • Floating Holiday: 0.04 hours accrued for every hour worked, up to 56 hours annually to be taken on the days most important to you, eligible upon hire
  • Time worked on the following holidays is paid at 1.5 times your normal hourly pay: New Year\'s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
  • Up to 3 days Bereavement Leave
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1000 hours worked, semi‑annual enrollment, with annual employer discretionary contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Cascadia Assistance Fund to provide financial help with hardships or continuing education