Medication Assistant, Certified (MAC) - Starting $18/hr

Responsibilities

• Perform limited medication administration tasks as delegated by a licensed nurse, following the resident’s Medication Administration Record (MAR), physician orders, and care plan.
• Provide routine nursing care to residents, including assistance with activities of daily living.
• Verify that physician orders match the MAR and medication pack, and document accurately on the MAR/EMAR.
• Maintain resident rooms and care areas clean, neat, and organized.
• Participate in orienting new residents to the facility.
• Document care as instructed and required.
• Report any changes in a resident’s condition (e.g., skin redness, tears, bruising, mental status, eating habits) promptly to the Nurse Supervisor or Charge Nurse.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure each resident’s personal care needs are being met.
• Assist residents with transport to dining, therapy, activity, and social programs as needed.
• Encourage resident participation in activity programs.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents using facility‑approved techniques and equipment.
• Treat all residents fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Report grievances or complaints from residents or families to the nursing supervisor or charge nurse.
• Report any allegations of resident abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; ensure equipment and supplies are available and functional.
• Participate in staff development programs and staff meetings.
• Create and maintain a warm, personal, and calm environment for residents.
• Follow established organizational policies, safety standards, infection control procedures, and corporate compliance programs.
• Report unsafe or hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and occupational exposures (blood, body fluids, infectious materials, hazardous chemicals) immediately to a supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and respect privacy and dignity.
• Adhere to assigned work schedules, maintain a neat appearance, and follow dress code requirements.
• Perform other duties as directed and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential required.
• Successful completion of a board‑approved Medication Assistant, Certified (MAC) education program and possession of a Medication Assistant certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Requirements

• Must hold a Certified Nursing Assistant license.
• Must hold a Medication Assistant certification.
• Basic computer skills must be demonstrated within thirty days of employment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Capability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to interact tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other staff members.
• Ability to convey information concerning a resident’s condition accurately.
• Flexibility in work assignments and schedules.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Sensitivity to the special needs of residents.