What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Assistant position at Experience SL Co.?
Job Description
Job Description
The Experience Senior Living Team is comprised of dynamic professionals that are fueled by their passion to empower people as they grow older to live life to the fullest. They are creators, architects, nurses, researchers, programmers, marketers, facilitators, developers, investors, and caregivers, all focused on making a positive impact on the lives of residents, their families and team members.
We are looking for a Medication Assistant to join our amazing team!
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.
Schedule : Full Time | 3p - 11p | Variable, Includes every other weekend
Responsibilities :
- Provide medication reminders and / or assistance according to state regulations.
- Administers medications as allowed by state guidelines.
- Order and receive medication. Ensure all medications are available for administration and communicate 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.
- Assist with resident care when needed.
- Respond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, telephone calls and requests from family and friends
- Monitors the safety and well-being of residents. Communicates any changes to Director of Health and Wellness or Wellness Nurse on duty.
- Audits and checks rooms for medications residents are self-administering and ensures compliance to guidelines
- Maintains open communication with supervisor and / or peers to promote awareness of resident issues.
- May perform other duties as needed and / or assigned.
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