Medication Assistant-All Shifts

We are looking for a Medication Assistant to join our team of dynamic professionals who are passionate about empowering people to live life to the fullest as they grow older.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication reminders and/or assistance according to state regulations.
• Administer medications as allowed by state guidelines.
• Order and receive medication. Ensure all medications are available for administration and communicate with pharmacy if they are not.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and needs change.
• Maintain resident’s records in our digital platform daily, including medication distribution, incidents, and observations. Report any changes in residents’ physical and/or behavioral condition.
• Perform room visits and room checks on a regular basis.
• Assist with resident care when needed.
• Respond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
• Monitor the safety and well-being of residents. Communicate any changes to Director of Health and Wellness or Wellness Nurse on duty.
• Audit and check rooms for medications residents are self-administering and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Maintain open communication with supervisor and/or peers to promote awareness of resident issues.
• Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; or two (2) to four (4) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Medication certification as required by state guidelines.
• CNA Certification Required.
• Must successfully complete the ESL medication competency upon hire and as required by state regulation at a minimum.
• First Aid and CPR Certification if required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Able to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Appearance is neat, clean, and according to dress code.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery and hospitality; does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction, deals with service failures, and prioritizes customer needs.
• Able to clearly present information through the spoken word; reads and interprets complex information; speaks with residents, family members, and customers; listens well.
• Able to work cooperatively with a group of people to achieve goals and objectives.
• Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport.
• Able to be tactful; maintains confidences and fosters an ethical work environment; prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers; gives proper credit to others; handles all situations honestly.
• Able to keep an open mind and change opinions based on new information; performs a variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change; manages transitions effectively from task to task; adapts to varying customer needs.
• Ability to work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Schedule

PRN

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life and voluntary life insurance
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid holidays
• Up to 20 days PTO in the first three years

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screening in accordance with Florida law and company policy. Certain positions may require fingerprinting and Level 1 or Level 2 background screening.