Medication Aide

At our community, our number one priority is our Residents. We offer an unparalleled quality of life at all levels of retirement. We welcome you to join our team and find your place here as we have many opportunities for your career to grow.

As a medication aide, you would be responsible for coordinating Resident Care related to medications by working with all departments, the medical community, families and administrative staff to provide the resident needs with continuity and an adherence to the scope of practice and licensure for the community. Provides complete supervision of the medication room, pass techniques, documentation and supervision and provision of care related to medication in the community.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid-Time Off
• Flexible Schedule ; Full-time/Part-time available
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance; Variety of Supplemental Insurances Available
• Free Life Insurance
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistant Programs

• Some benefits may only be eligible to full-time team members

• Starting rates are higher depending on experience and position

Minimum eligibility requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly and understand that for each resident the facility is considered the Resident’s home.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must be honest, ethical, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential functions

• Resident charts. Keeping documentation current (Community forms, licensing documentation, physician orders, incident reports., etc.)
• Communicate resident status change
• Ensure all medication documentation is current and correct, including, medication administration forms, physician orders, change of dosages, written orders to confirm telephone orders, etc.
• Ensure medication room in completely stocked with all required continuous, PRN, Over the Counter (OTC), and other medications as ordered by the physician
• Coordinate medication orders and deliveries with pharmacies
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers as needed
• Monitor psychotropic med use is congruent with physician orders and ensuring Resident behaviors warrant the use of medication
• Regularly review, follow, and adhere to Resident care plans
• Obtain/perform vital signs/weights monthly as directed
• Control medication room access and key assignment
• Pour, pass, and assist with administration of medications in accordance with state regulations
• Coordinate physician and other medical appointments
• Read all communication notes regarding the community between the Caregiver shifts

Joint decisions & duties between Medication Technician and Nurse/Director of Supportive Care:

• Seek guidance as needed from the Nurse/Director of Supportive Care, Director of Healthcare Operations, Pharmacy or Care Services Consultant.
• Assist with cost control by utilizing resources efficiently and in a waste free manner.

Customer service

• Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner.
• Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority.
• Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors and regulators).
• Communicate professionally and cooperate with supervisor and all community personnel.

Residents’ rights

• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights.

Other

• Follow & communicate company policies and procedures.
• The job description provides a framework for the job; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Working conditions (travel, hours, environment)

• Scheduled hours, possible overtime. Works in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with resident, personnel, and visitors under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., through the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Physical/sensory requirement

• Medium work: ability to exert 10-35 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents and staff.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the community.