Resident Medication Aide: Gentle, Impactful Senior Care

Eskaton; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Comprehensive benefits

Diversity and belonging

Job summary

Eskaton, a nonprofit eldercare leader in Northern California, seeks a Resident Medication Assistant to support residents with self-administration of medications under supervision. You’ll work under the Resident Care Coordinator and Wellness Nurse to uphold RCFE standards and resident safety.

This role emphasizes compassionate companionship, privacy, and collaborative care, with training in medication administration and opportunities to contribute to a warm, inclusive team committed to quality of

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred. 8 hours approved medication administration training and passing grade of 85% or better on exam.
• Satisfactory completion of 8 hours medication administration shadowing with an approved Trainer.
• 4 hours of continuing education on medication administration annually.
• Proficient ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Provides companion care which can include reading, visiting, answering personal correspondence, assisting with bill paying or other tasks as listed on resident’s plan of care.
• Assists residents with bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident.
• Makes beds, straightens rooms and keeps resident care area in an organized manner.
• Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care.
• May accompany resident to appointments at the direction of the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, Wellness Nurse, or Executive Director.
• Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care.
• Assists resident with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates resident according to his/her endurance levels.
• Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate physician, physician extender, or supervising nurse.
• Assists residents with self-administration of medications after successful completion of required medication training.
• Collects specimens as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse.
• May deliver meal trays from Dining Room or assist resident to the Dining Room.
• Assists residents with personal laundry including any dry cleaning.
• Follows prescribed Eskaton emergency protocol and policies.
• Completes weights and vital signs for each resident as noted on plan of care.
• Provides respite services for spouses, and or other family members.
• Assists with activities, including participating and/or leading activities per Activity Director and Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse instructions.

Skills

Companion care

Medication administration

First aid/CPR

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication administration training (8 hours)

Job description

Eskaton, a nonprofit eldercare leader in Northern California, seeks a Resident Medication Assistant to support residents with self-administration of medications under supervision. You’ll work under the Resident Care Coordinator and Wellness Nurse to uphold RCFE standards and resident safety.

This role emphasizes compassionate companionship, privacy, and collaborative care, with training in medication administration and opportunities to contribute to a warm, inclusive team committed to quality of