Resident Medication Aide
The Aspenwood Company · Austin, TX · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$18.5/hrFull-time
Do you have a heart for providing exceptional care to seniors and fostering a warm, homelike atmosphere? We have excellent opportunities for full-time Resident Medication Aides who are dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a difference in our residents' lives.
Benefits
- 401K with a 4% safe harbor match
- Perks at Work- Discounted pricing on purchases
- Holiday Pay including a Floating Holiday
- Generous PTO that rolls over year over year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paycheck Advances
- Healthcare options
- Financial Hardship Programs
- Compassionate Leave
- PTO Cashout Option
Pay
$18.50/hour
Schedule
- Baylor Weekend: 16 hour shift | Saturday and Sunday
- Full Time: Monday - Friday | 2:00p.m. - 10:00p.m.
- PRN Shifts available
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion in performing tasks beyond routine resident care.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, monitor residents' responses, and adhere to community infection control policies.
- Assist residents with medications as outlined in medication procedures and supervise those who self-administer.
- Maintain residents’ records daily, documenting medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents, observations, and any changes in residents' conditions.
- Write weekly/monthly summaries addressing issues identified in service plans.
- Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
- Receive and manage reports on all residents.
- Count controlled substances with outgoing RMAs, ensuring accuracy before accepting keys.
- Provide direct resident care as described in the Resident Assistant Job Description.
- Follow proper procedures in emergencies and respond promptly to resident requests for assistance.
- Promote teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
- Attend all required in-service training sessions.
- Be an active member of the community’s emergency response team.
- Maintain high standards of appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene in line with company policies.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- 6 months to 1 year of prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors.
- Delegation by a Registered Nurse for medication administration.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and attention to detail.
- Understanding of HIPAA requirements.
Location: The Village at The Triangle, an Independent Living and Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community