Medication Assistant
About the role
We are seeking a Medication Assistant to join our team at Highgate Senior Living. This position offers the chance to positively impact the lives of over 700 seniors and their families.
Responsibilities
- Care for residents, including physical assistance with activities of daily living and emotional, psychological, and soulful support.
- Pass medications as needed, with the option for training if required.
- Provide compassionate and patient care, adapting to the changing needs of older adults.
- Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure the best care for residents.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to obtain CPR & First Aid Certification.
- Current negative TB test.
- Possess the ability to sit, stand, bend, and move continuously during work hours.
- Ability to carry or transfer up to 25lbs with assistance.
- Ability to pass a criminal record/background check.
- Efficient time management and good organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with little oversight.
- Willingness to attend and incorporate different types of training into work efforts.
Qualifications
- Good customer service skills, patience, and compassion.
- Experience in customer service, hospitality, or healthcare.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to adapt quickly to the changing needs of an older adult.
- Understanding of dementia and its impact on residents.
Skills
- Customer service skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Patient and level-headedness.
- Compassion.
- Computer skills or ability to learn new software.
- Detail orientation and follow-up abilities.
- Ability to focus during periods of distraction.
- Positive and self-motivated attitude.
- Ability to pivot and change direction.
- Innovative approaches to tasks.
Benefits
We offer a good benefits package, the ability to be heard and have opinions counted, and the opportunity to innovate. Compensation is flexible based on credentialing, tenure, and skill sets.
Pay
The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $23.00 per hour.
Schedule
This position is either full or part-time, with responsibilities that can be hands-on or stand-by assistance as needed.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including the opportunity to be heard, have your opinions count, and innovate. Compensation is flexible based on credentialing, tenure, and skill sets.