Nursing QMA / Medication Technician

Sonida Senior Living; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k with company match

PTO from day one

Paid training

Education opportunities

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Job summary

The Addison of West Ashley, part of Sonida Senior Living, seeks a dedicated Medication Aide to support residents in a premier assisted living and memory care community in Charleston, SC. You will administer medications, monitor health, and assist with daily activities in a warm, resident-focused environment.

Join a team that uses advanced systems like EHRs and AI-supported safety tools to enhance care. Competitive benefits, PTO from day one, and professional education opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in SC as a Medication Aide and maintain current licensure.
• Experience in assisted living preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and administer resident medications as ordered by physicians and standards.
• Help with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Support residents with meals, mobility, and hygiene.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Patient hygiene

Education

Licensed Medication Aide (SC)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Addison of West Ashley
The Addison of West Ashley
1445 Bluewater Way
Charleston, SC 29414, USA

Addison of West Ashley
The Addison of West Ashley
1445 Bluewater Way
Charleston, SC 29414, USA

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:

• 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

• 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]

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