Medication Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide medication reminders and/or assistance according to state regulations
• Administers medications as allowed by state guidelines
• Orders and receives medication. Ensures all medications are available for administration and communicates 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. This includes medication distribution, incidents, and observations, reporting any changes in residents' physical and/or behavioral condition
• Performs room visits and room checks on a regular basis
• Auxiliary with resident care when needed
• Responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, telephone calls and requests from family and friends
• Monitors the safety and well-being of residents. Communicates any changes to Director of Health and Wellness or Wellness Nurse on duty
• Audits and checks rooms for medications residents are self-administering and ensures compliance to guidelines
• Maintains open communication with supervisor and/or peers to promote awareness of resident issues
• Performs 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
• 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
• 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; preforms a variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change; manages transitions effectively from task to task; adapts to varying customer needs
• Able to work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings, and holidays

Benefits

• Full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching
• Paid holidays
• Up to 20 days PTO in the first three years

Schedule

PRN

Pay

Not specified