Resident Assistant II (RA), Medication Aide (MA) | Assisted Living

Position Highlights

Schedule: Night Shift
12 Weekly Hours

What you will do

• Assists the resident with all facets of daily living including meals, medications, bathing, housekeeping and laundry.
• Gathers information, including: Lunch count (report count to kitchen, logging maintenance requests, any meal substitutions, absent/present report & guest meals).
• Administers resident medications according to policy and procedure. If Med Aide trained.
• Reports any changes observed in residents’ condition or behavior, including but not limited unusual incidents, vital signs outside of established parameters, weight gain/loss, and charts incomplete assignments and/or refused care to Nurse to ensure continuity of resident care.
• With accuracy and detail, records and charts clinical data such as temperature, pulse, respiration and similar resident information.
• Answers call lights, anticipates resident needs, and completes frequent rounding.
• Prepares residents’ rooms and their belongings for admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Fulfills housekeeping duties to maintain a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment.
• Replenishes supplies in each area as needed; gloves, soap, paper towels and kitchen supplies.
• Prepares dining room for meals.
• Is familiar with the diet extensions when preparing special diets.
• Courteously serves meals with attention to eye appeal, sanitation, and temperature.
• Follows sanitary food handler techniques. Reports poor quality or unsafe food so it is not served.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent if a Medication Aide Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days or Medication Aide - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days
• Less than 1 year Experience in a people related business. Food service experience helpful.