Medication Aide

About the role

We are currently seeking a compassionate person to join our talented team as a Medication Aide.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents in our assisted living and memory care neighborhoods receive the highest level of dignity and care through medication administration procedures.
• Take the time to be a positive presence in the lives of residents and their family members.
• Provide assistance and emotional support to residents using the Best Friend’s Approach to dementia care.
• Continue learning and improving skills while maintaining confidentiality and composure in various interactions.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be a licensed Certified Medication Aide in this state.
• Willing to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Have a genuine interest in caring for elderly residents and working in a geriatric environment.
• Be willing to continue learning and improving skills, as well as a commitment to confidentiality.
• Be able to maintain patient and tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff members, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Touchmark’s values (excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion).
• A desire to model these values and encourage others to be allies, friends, and givers.

Skills

• Experience in medication administration procedures.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of dementia care approaches.

Benefits

• Paid time off (including holidays).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents.
• Education assistance.
• Bonus and retirement plans.
• Health care, dependent care, and commuter benefits.
• Supplemental insurance options.

Pay

$21.65 - $25.17 per hour + differentials.

Schedule

Competitive compensation and benefits package for employees working 30+ hours per week.