What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide PRN position at M Health Fairview?
Overview
We are seeking a Medication Aide to support our residents in our Senior Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility in Naples, FL. This role is responsible for providing resident care and services including administration of medication under the direction of the nurse.
The medication aide position includes:
- Casual schedule - pick up at least 3 shifts a month
- Day shift - 7am-3pm; Evening Shift - 3pm-11pm
- Include weekends and holidays as needed
- Cash Out Wages Before Payday with our New Benefit of Early Wage Access!
About Amira Choice Naples
Opened in 2019, Amira Choice Naples is conveniently located in North Naples off I-75 and is a vibrant community along miles of white sand beaches. Our warm and welcoming community features 96 assisted living, and 32 memory care apartments. Naples' sophisticated, yet relaxed atmosphere is a shopper's delight, with numerous art galleries, chic clothing boutiques and home decor shops. Sports enthusiasts enjoy pursuing their favorite activities, from golf to tennis to fishing. With its appealing neighborhoods, grand architecture, friendly people and a cheerful year-round climate. Naples is an outstanding place to call home and work!
Ebenezer is proud to be voted 2024 Star Tribune Top Work Place , and has received this honor fifteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.
Responsibilities/Job Description
- Assists resident with personal cares based on individual plan of care
- Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff in a clear, concise manner
- Maintain order and cleanliness in residents rooms and other work areas
- Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed
- Follows all shift routines regarding measuring of vital signs, weights, and administration of medications and treatments
- Dispenses meds using the right route, medication, resident time, and dose
- Maintains an awareness of actual and potential side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications and purposes of medications
- Maintains a clean medication cart
Qualifications
Required:
- Completion of required training and meet the state requirements for Medication Administration with a Med Tech Certificate from the State of FL (6-hour In-Person Course)
- Completion of Refresher Course each year if Med Tech Certificate is not from current year
Preferred:
- High School Diploma/GED
- 0-1 years of experience
- Ability to work with a diverse and geriatric population
- Ability to communicate effectively with insight and kindness for others
- Experience working in a patient support role (HHA, PCA, DSP, NA, Resident Assistant)
- Work experience in a customer service setting
