Resident Medication Assistant (AM - Sunday - Thursday)

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

Job summary

Eskaton in Roseville, California is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide resident support in our long-term care community. You’ll assist with personal care, bathing, meals, mobility, and daily activities, while safeguarding dignity, privacy, and independence for older adults.

Starting pay ranges from $21.65 to $27.32 per hour, with AM shift 6:00 am–2:30 pm, Sunday to Thursday. Eskaton offers competitive pay, a 401K match, comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and a culture that values

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 8 hours medication administration training and 85% exam score; 4 hours continuing education on medication administration annually.
• Two years' experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred.
• Current first aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides companion care including reading, visiting, and assisting with resident plans of care.
• Assists with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Keeps resident care area clean and organized; makes beds and tidies rooms.
• Assists with dressing and maintains resident privacy.
• Prepares light meals per resident plans of care.
• Scheduling medical appointments and accompanying residents as needed.
• Promotes independence and safety in care.
• Assists with ROM or light exercises as directed.
• Uses prescribed devices as ordered and assists with medication administration after training.
• Collects specimens as directed.
• May assist with meal trays and dining room activities.
• Performs personal laundry and dry cleaning tasks as needed.
• Follows Eskaton emergency protocols and documentation of vital signs.
• Provides respite services for spouses/family; assists with activities as instructed.

Skills

Companion care

Medication management

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medication administration training (8 hours)

Tools

CPR certification

First aid training

Job description

Make a Real Difference, Every Single Day

As a nonprofit leader in aging, Eskaton helps people live well, longer — with trusted guidance at every stage. We believe aging should be a vibrant, supported,and celebrated journey, not an experience to face alone. For over 55 years, Eskaton has been a cornerstone of Northern California,growinga network of 23 communities dedicated to older adults and the people who care for them. When you join us,you'renot just starting a job.You'restepping into a career where your work createsa realimpactonpeople's daily lives and strengthening the communities we call home.

We Invest in You (Because You Invest in Others)

We know that to take great care of our residents, we must take great care of you. We are genuinely committed to your health, your happiness, and your future.That’swhy we offer:

• Financial Security: Competitive pay and a 401K matching program to help you plan for your own future.
• Total Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits that support your physical and mental health.
• A Place Where You Belong: We celebrate diversity and equity across the entire aging spectrum, ensuring every team member feels seen and valued

Our DNA (Core Values)

• Welcoming: You’rea naturalat creating warmth and a sense of belonging for everyone you meet.
• Bring (Y)our Best: You take pride in your work and strive for excellence in the "little things" and the "big things" alike.
• Empowerment: Youdon'twait for permission to do the right thing. You step up, take ownership, and lead with initiative.
• Growth: You’rea lifelong learner who seeks consistent improvement and sustainable growth.

Position Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Provides or assists in 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.
• Can be responsible for preparing light meals at the direction of the resident when noted on resident’s plan of care.
• Assists residents to schedule medical appointments or other vital services as indicated by the residents plan of 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. When directed by the plan of care, assists resident to site fitness program or individual planned events.
• 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.

Starting pay ranges from $21.65 - $27.32 per hour. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.

This is position is AM shift 6:00 am - 2:30 pm - Sunday to Thursday.

Qualifications

Education:

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.

Training and Experience:

Two year's experience in a long-term care or assisted living setting preferred.

All staff that provide direct care to residents will have current first aid training and CPR certification.

Job Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of medications commonly prescribed to the elderly and ability to implement policies and procedures in assisting with medication dispensing. Working knowledge of RCFE regulations. Knowledge in performing personal care services in a residential environment. Ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses. Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing and be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Notify the Human Resources team to request any accommodation(s) to perform any of the essential functions of this position.

Medium Work

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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