Nursing QMA / Medication Technician

Sonida Senior Living; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k with company match

PTO day one

Paid training

Educational opportunities

Job summary

The Addison of West Ashley in Charleston, SC is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to administer resident medications and support care teams.

You will help with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and ensure safety, while following physicians' orders and professional standards. The community offers strong benefits, paid training, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in SC as a Medication Aide with current licensure.

Responsibilities

• Set up and administer resident medications as ordered by physicians and per professional standards.
• Supervise CNAs as directed when appropriate.
• Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities for residents.
• Maintain patient stability by monitoring vital signs and documenting intake/output.

Skills

Licensed Medication Aide

Education

State license as Medication Aide

Job description

Find your joy here, at The Addison of West Ashley, a Sonida Senior Living community! We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k with company match & much more!

The Addison of West Ashley, a premier retirement community in Charleston, SC, provides quality care to residents in an ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE community.

What We Offer You

• Flexible scheduling**
• Cutting edge technology to enhance the lives of our residents and make your job easier and more effective.
  • SafelyYou - AI video technology that detects and prevent falls
  • Advanced EHR Technologies - automated care assessments eliminating busy work, helping you deliver better care
  • Sage - Improve call light response time and improvement to service and care
  • Microsoft Power BI - one stop for all data needs
• Company support for educational and learning opportunities
  • Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals
• Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances*
• 401k retirement savings offering a discretionary match determined each year based on company performance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care and FSA saving accounts
• PTO available day one
• Paid Training
• Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status
• Eligibility based on location

Medication Aide Responsibilities Include

• You will be responsible for setting up and administering resident medications as ordered by physicians and per professional standards of medication administration, and may supervise CNAs as directed
• Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths
• Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
• Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information

Qualifications

• [Must be licensed in [STATE] as a [Medication Aide], and must maintain current and unencumbered licensure]