Resident Medication Aide — Compassionate Senior Care Weekends

The Aspenwood Company - Spring Creek Village; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Holiday Pay

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck Advances

Healthcare options

Financial Hardship Programs

Compassionate Leave

PTO Cashout

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company - Spring Creek Village is seeking a dedicated full-time Resident Medication Aide to join our senior living community in Spring Creek Village. You will administer medications, monitor residents, and contribute to a warm, homelike atmosphere where residents thrive.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year of resident care experience. Duties emphasize accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork within our care team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year of prior resident care experience.
• Delegation by a Registered Nurse for medication administration.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving, good judgment, and attention to detail.
• Understanding of HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Exercise independent judgment in performing tasks beyond routine resident care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, monitor residents' responses, and adhere to community infection control policies.
• Assist residents with medications as outlined in medication procedures and supervise those who self-administer.
• Maintain residents’ records daily, documenting medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents, observations, and any changes in residents' conditions.
• Write weekly/monthly summaries addressing issues identified in service plans.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
• Receive and manage reports on all residents.
• Count controlled substances with outgoing RMAs, ensuring accuracy before accepting keys.
• Provide direct resident care as described in the Resident Assistant Job Description.
• Follow proper procedures in emergencies and respond promptly to resident requests for assistance.
• Promote teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
• Attend all required in-service training sessions.
• Be an active member of the community’s emergency response team.
• Maintain high standards of appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene in line with company policies.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Aspenwood Company - Spring Creek Village is seeking a dedicated full-time Resident Medication Aide to join our senior living community in Spring Creek Village. You will administer medications, monitor residents, and contribute to a warm, homelike atmosphere where residents thrive.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year of resident care experience. Duties emphasize accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork within our care team.