PRN Medication Assistant — Senior Living Care

Watercrest Senior Living; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Watercrest Senior Living seeks a PRN Medication Assistant for SNF units in Austin, TX. The role ensures accurate medication management, documentation, and resident safety in a compassionate senior care environment.

You will support daily nursing functions, monitor resident responses to medications, and coordinate with the Wellness team. This is a PRN on-site position requiring CPR/First Aid certification and relevant state licensure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• License/certification for Medication Assistance as required by state.
• CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Experience as a Medication Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Distribute prescribed medication to residents and maintain related records under supervision.
• Present medications to residents and observe administration.
• Take vital signs and report unusual reactions.
• Maintain MOR documentation and accommodate medication changes.
• Participate in 24 hour reports and shift cross-over reporting.
• Ensure medication accountability and proper handling at shift changes.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent decision making

Compassionate patient care

Customer service orientation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medication Assistance license/certification (state requirements)

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Watercrest Senior Living seeks a PRN Medication Assistant for SNF units in Austin, TX. The role ensures accurate medication management, documentation, and resident safety in a compassionate senior care environment.

You will support daily nursing functions, monitor resident responses to medications, and coordinate with the Wellness team. This is a PRN on-site position requiring CPR/First Aid certification and relevant state licensure.