Certified Medication Aide -Per Diem

At Monarch Communities Senior Living, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

About the role

Responsible for providing quality care and services to all residents and their families. Provide assistance of medication administration for residents according to their care plan and physician’s orders.

Schedule

• Per Diem shifts: 7:00am - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 11:00pm, and 11:00pm - 7:00am

Pay

Salary Range: $24.00-$25.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Administer and/or assist with self-administration of prescribed medication to residents and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the RN and/or LPN
• Complete required annual medication training
• Provide resident care to ensure care needs are met according to the resident’s care plan
• Maintain medical records and written documentation assuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal and state regulations, certification standards, legal, and ethical standards
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them

Requirements

• Successful completion of Medication Technician training and periodic competency testing
• Ability to perform medication administration in accordance with State Regs
• Strong communication skills
• Observes and reports changes in residents' physical condition, cognition, and emotional status to Supervisor
• Knowledge of, and ability to, adhere to HIPAA policies
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of six (6) months experience working with seniors in Personal Care, Home Health, Hospital, or Long-Term Care environment
• Able to work weekends and holidays

Qualifications

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell
• Must lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs
• Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents
• Must use proper body mechanics

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule
• On-the-job training
• Free Parking