Senior Living Medication Aide - Compassionate Care DailyPay

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

DailyPay

COVID-19 vaccination policy

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation is seeking a Certified Medication Aide for an Assisted Living community in Georgia. The role involves safe administration of prescribed medications per MAR/TAR, providing personal and nursing care, and supporting residents with daily activities, meals and coordination of care.

Responsibilities include medication management, documentation, stock control, and adherence to state regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or equivalent
• 1+ months of experience in a Senior Living setting
• Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations
• English proficiency to perform duties and communicate with staff and residents
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and record-keeping (Word/Excel)

Responsibilities

• Supervise self-administered medications in compliance with regulations and guidance
• Count and sign narcotics with approved personnel; report discrepancies
• Order medications and treatments to maintain supply as needed
• Notify supervisor when supply is low and arrange replenishment
• Verify medicines against MAR; report discrepancies to pharmacy/DH&W
• Store medications and related products separately from oral meds
• Date and label vials on opening; follow pharmacy time limits
• Conduct weekly medication inspections and remove expired meds
• Compare current MARs with new MARs during changeovers and report discrepancies
• Remove discontinued meds from med cart and hand to supervisor
• Provide personal care (bathing, grooming, feeding) and general nursing care (vital signs etc.)
• Document information in daily log and inform supervisor of concerns
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs
• Clean and restock medicine carts daily; conduct weekly deep cleaning
• Attend staff trainings and in-services
• Maintain complete medical charts for admissions/readmissions within 48 hours

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Senior Lifestyle Corporation is seeking a Certified Medication Aide for an Assisted Living community in Georgia. The role involves safe administration of prescribed medications per MAR/TAR, providing personal and nursing care, and supporting residents with daily activities, meals and coordination of care.

Responsibilities include medication management, documentation, stock control, and adherence to state regulations.