Nursing QMA

Sonida Senior Living; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k match

PTO from day one

Paid training

Job summary

Vintage Gardens, a Sonida Senior Living community in Saint Joseph, MO, is seeking a Medication Aide to administer medications, assist with daily living activities, and monitor resident health. The role includes supporting hygiene, meals, and mobility as needed, with focus on safety and compassionate care.

Applicants must be licensed in Missouri as a Medication Aide with current licensure. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Missouri as a Medication Aide.
• Current and unencumbered licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and administer resident medications as ordered by physicians and per professional standards.
• Provide personal hygiene assistance and help with daily living activities.
• Assist with meals, mobility, and hydration for residents.
• Monitor vital signs, weight, and document intake/output.

Education

Missouri Medication Aide license

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

SafelyYou

Advanced EHR Technologies

Sage

Job description

Find your joy here, at Vintage Gardens, 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!

Vintage Gardens, a premier retirement community in St. Joseph, MO, provides quality care to residents in an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and 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 Missouri as a Medication Aide, and must maintain current and unencumbered licensure