Senior Living Medication Aide — Direct Resident Care

Cedarhurst Senior Living; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

GROW Points rewards system

Skechers shoe discounts

Job summary

Cedarhurst Senior Living is seeking a Level One Medication Aide (L1MA) to administer medications and provide direct resident care under the Director of Nursing. The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and collaboration with physicians, families, and supervisors to maintain residents’ independence.

Qualifications include a state-approved medication aide certification, insulin and CPR/BLS certifications, and high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current and active state-approved medication aide/technician certification.
• Insulin certification preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution to residents while following an individualized plan of care.
• Observe residents and communicate condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors and provide timely interventions.
• Document all observations, red flags, incidents, interventions, communication, procedures, and daily medication care.
• Pass required information to the next shift and oversee timely documentation by Resident Assistants to ensure quality care.
• Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars as assigned.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and nutritional needs as scheduled.
• Promote safety, fall prevention, and independence; maintain a restraint-free environment.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current and active state-approved medication aide/technician certification

Insulin certification

CPR or BLS certification

Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Cedarhurst Senior Living is seeking a Level One Medication Aide (L1MA) to administer medications and provide direct resident care under the Director of Nursing. The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and collaboration with physicians, families, and supervisors to maintain residents’ independence.

Qualifications include a state-approved medication aide certification, insulin and CPR/BLS certifications, and high school diploma.