Medication Aide

When you work at Heritage at Irene Woods , you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

The Heritage at Irene Woods is recruiting for a Medication Aide – you may call this role a Medication Tech, certification is required. We require a very high level of customer service so candidates who have a passion for seniors are needed.

Medication Aides provide medication assistance to the residents of the community, following the guidelines by Heritage at Irene Woods.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Resident Care Associate:

• Safely prepares, administers, and charts oral, topical, and suppository drugs. The medication aide who prepares the medicine administers same.
• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting the company culture and vision.
• Complete documentation to ensure that all care services are provided and that resident needs are met.
• Participate in narcotic count at shift change, ensuring accurate documentation of inventory count.
• Promote a calm atmosphere.
• Complete and document shift assignments as assigned, if unable to complete, report to nursing supervisor.
• Report to nurse on duty and Director of Health Services all unusual behavior of resident (changing of status).
• Participates in weekly medication cart audits, as assigned.
• Respond to call lights and emergencies in a timely manner.
• Ensures all new medication orders are faxed to pharmacy to obtain medication in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follows Physicians Order Protocol to ensure proper processing of orders.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One (1) year experience working as a PCA/HHA/RA/Med Tech preferred
• One (1) year experience working in assisted living/memory care preferred

State of Tennessee Medication Certification Required

This community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises™ in all interactions with residents, participants, fellow employees, and guests

• We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We make you feel important.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to details.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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