Resident Medication Aide - Safe, Compassionate Care

Great Lakes Management Co.; Arvada, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Management Co. seeks a Medication Assistant to administer medications to residents in a long-term care setting, ensuring safety and accurate documentation.

The role requires MAR-based medication administration with precise timing, patient identification, and dose verification. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with weekend availability and adherence to state requirements emphasized.

Qualifications

• TMA registration preferred.
• Minimum six months experience in long-term care or assisted living.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Must work well in a team and have good interpersonal skills.
• Punctuality and 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 medications for administration with rights (drug, time, route, resident, dosage).
• Maintain confidentiality of resident medications.
• Document resident concerns during administration.
• Complete treatments as outlined in the Treatment Administration Record.
• Keep medication cart clean and organized.
• Restock the cart after passes.
• Report medication errors immediately.
• Attend monthly meetings and required trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

TMA registration preferred

LTC/assisted living experience

Strong communication skills

Prioritize and organize work

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality & attendance

Calm under pressure

Reading, writing, math in English

Job description

Great Lakes Management Co. seeks a Medication Assistant to administer medications to residents in a long-term care setting, ensuring safety and accurate documentation.

The role requires MAR-based medication administration with precise timing, patient identification, and dose verification. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with weekend availability and adherence to state requirements emphasized.