Resident Medication Aide: Safe, Compassionate Care

Great Lakes Management Company; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentle Touch Health Initiatives is seeking a responsible Medication Assistant to administer medications to residents in a safe, organized manner and document actions accurately. The role involves coordinating with the nurse, completing required training, and adhering to state requirements for medication assistants.

The position requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a long-term care or assisted living setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be able to prioritize, and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Must work as a team member with other personnel.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Must be punctual, with good attendance record.
• Must remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents using the MAR as a guide.
• Prepare medication with Right Drug, Right time, Right route, Right resident, Right dosage.
• Document legibly all resident concerns during administration.
• Complete resident treatments as outlined in the Treatment Administration Record.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of medication cart.
• Restock medication cart after passes are completed.
• Be accountable for medication errors and report immediately.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Punctual

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Registered as a Trained Medication Assistant (TMA) preferred

Job description

Gentle Touch Health Initiatives is seeking a responsible Medication Assistant to administer medications to residents in a safe, organized manner and document actions accurately. The role involves coordinating with the nurse, completing required training, and adhering to state requirements for medication assistants.

The position requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a long-term care or assisted living setting.