Description

We are currently seeking a kind and compassionate Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) to join our wonderful team at Legacy Memory Care on the evening shift. Why work for OceanView? We believe every employee is essential and our philosophy is "We take care of our team members, so they can take care of our residents." Not only do we offer competitive salaries, we also have a very generous Paid Time Off program. Along with more traditional benefits, many employees take advantage of our Sunday River and Rangeley vacation opportunities, our onsite fitness center, and our discounted meal program. We also offer excellent scheduling incentives!

If you want to work for a company who truly cares and knows you by name, review the job description below and apply today!

OceanView at Falmouth is a 21st Century Assisted Living Community that is locally owned and dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our wonderful residents. If you are passionate about working with seniors and providing them the greatest quality of life possible, OceanView is the place for you! Quality care is our highest priority and our staffing ratios prove it.

We offer flexible schedules to ensure work life balance. Let us know what you can do and we will find a way to try and make it work!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This position provides the highest quality personal care and assistance while promoting overall resident well-being. Behaviors are expected to exemplify Company values, assuring that Exceptional Customer Service is consistently provided to all internal and external customers. 

Responsibilities include assisting with all Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) as defined on each individuals Care Plan; completing all other assignments, and duties as directed by the Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager; encouraging participation in the life enrichment program, and being highly observant of resident conditions and behaviors, and potentially unsafe resident situations, or environmental safety concerns, reporting them immediately to the Charge Nurse.

This full-time position will be required to meet the requirements of the regular schedule as well as working at least two Company-observed holidays, one of which may be a major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day), if requested. Mandatory overtime (working beyond scheduled shift) will be required at times to meet unexpected demands.

Duties include and are not limited to:

•  Administering medications to residents according to State and Federal regulations, physician orders and the resident’s condition; utilizing appropriate resources to ensure understanding of administered medications; monitoring resident’s response to prescribed medications, reporting adverse effects to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Manager; documenting medication administration per policy
• Adhering to all Company rules, safety protocols, policies & procedures, and expectations
• Providing a positive and productive environment by promoting a positive image and collaborative working style with other team members
• Completing all shift assignments and documenting accordingly
• Communicating effectively at shift changes ensuring all relevant information is provided to the oncoming shift regarding resident status 

BENEFITS

For those working 30 or more hours per week, OceanView offers an excellent benefits package including Medical Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, a generous paid-time-off program, company paid short disability and life insurance plan, a 401(k) with company match and access to supplemental benefits of life, accident, legal, plan critical illness as well as flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, and free access to on-site fitness center.

Other benefits include access to onsite Fitness Center and Sunday River Condos, and Rangeley Lake house stay drawing quarterly.

“We deliver genuine Warmth, with a foundation of Wisdom, and a commitment to Wellness, resulting in an experience of “Wow.”

Requirements

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one year of similar experience providing direct care in a similar environment is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required as well as demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. Experience exercising good judgment in a variety of challenging circumstances is also required. 

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED is required.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Current 40-hour Certification as a Certified Residential Medication Aide and current CPR certification or willingness to become certified within six months of hire. CNA or PSS certification is preferred. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (in a usual workday)

Sit Total hours/day 1.5 Hours at one time .25

Stand Total hours/day 7.0 Hours at one time 4.0

Walk Total hours/day 3.0 Hours at one time 1.0

Pounds employee is required to carry 20 lbs.

Usual distance carried 5 ft.

Pounds employee is required to lift 45 lbs.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances dictate (such as emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).