Senior Living Medication Aide — Grow Your Nursing Career

Cedarhurst Senior Living; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match

GROW Points rewards

Skechers shoe discounts

Early paycheck access

Job summary

Cedarhurst Senior Living is seeking a Level One Medication Aide (L1MA) in Farmington, MO to administer medications and provide direct resident care per individualized care plans. The role supports activities of daily living, safety, and accurate documentation to promote resident independence and well-being.

The position requires a state-approved medication aide certification; insulin certification and CPR/BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current and active state-approved medication aide/technician certification is required.
• 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 for all residents.
• Observe residents and communicate condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors and provide timely interventions and communication as instructed.
• Document all pertinent observations, red flags, incidents, interventions, communication, clinical procedures, and daily medication assistance/care throughout the shift.
• Pass information to the next shift in a timely manner and oversee documentation by Resident Assistants to ensure quality resident care.
• Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars, as assigned.
• Administer and document medications in accordance with the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose.
• Provide glucose monitoring and insulin administration (insulin-certified technicians only).
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, oral care, dressing, etc.
• Assist with meals and hydration and document accordingly.

Skills

Medication administration

Daily living assistance

Observation and communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

State-approved medication aide/technician certification

Insulin certification (preferred)

CPR/BLS certification (preferred)

Microsoft Office basics (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Cedarhurst Senior Living is seeking a Level One Medication Aide (L1MA) in Farmington, MO to administer medications and provide direct resident care per individualized care plans. The role supports activities of daily living, safety, and accurate documentation to promote resident independence and well-being.

The position requires a state-approved medication aide certification; insulin certification and CPR/BLS are preferred.