Medication Assistant - Full Time

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.
• Perform room visits and room checks on a regular basis.
• Audit and check rooms for medications residents are self-administering and ensures compliance to guidelines.
• Communicate any changes to Director of Health and Wellness or Wellness Nurse on duty.
• Maintain open communication with supervisor and/or peers to promote awareness of resident issues.
• May 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.
• 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 work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Benefits

• We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.

Background Screening Requirement

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. Applicants can review Florida care provider background screening requirements here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.