Medication Manager

Description

Northridge Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life!  Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.  

In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Shifts: In general we offer 8, and 12 hour shifts. We have openings for full-time (30 hours weekly) and part-time (up to 29 hours weekly) positions.

• Night Shift: 10pm-6:30am (Full Time)

Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Holiday Premium Pay
• Volunteer Time Off
• Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
• Referral Bonus
• Service Award Bonus
• Career Path Development
• Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
• Fun & engaging team environment

If you're in search of a family-based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!

Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Medication Manager to join our team! The Med Manager is responsible for the provision of tenant services, including assistance with medications, personal care, social and recreational activities, meal services, and other tasks as needed to facilitate the continued well-being of tenants.

Responsibilities:

• Medication Manager- Administers medications, effectively and safely, to assisted living tenants.
• Medication Manager- Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice and individuality of tenants. Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the tenant and an understanding of the aging process.
• Medication Manager- Reviews Tenant Service Plans as needed to gain and maintain familiarity with tenant service needs and preferences.
• Medication Manager- Reviews the Staff 24-Hour Communication log and corresponding Tenant Service Notes on a daily basis for information about changes in tenant service needs and/or health conditions.
• Medication Manager- Provides personal services to tenants as assigned and as indicated on Tenant Service Plans.
• Medication Manager- Responds to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner.
• Medication Manager- Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
• Medication Manager- Assists in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed.
• Medication Manager- Assists with individual tenant and group social/recreational activities as requested; encourages tenant participation in activities.
• Medication Manager- Monitors for changes in tenant needs, preferences, and/or health status, and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures.
• Medication Manager- Responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner as per training received.
• Medication Manager- Works effectively with minimal supervision and in a team setting.
• Medication Manager- Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• The Medication Manager must complete an approved Assisted Living Medication Management course and have certification to show course completion.  
• The Medication Manager must be able to think, act and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations.
• Medication Manager must be self-motivated and function as an “in charge person”.
• Medication Manager must have a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, with the ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Medication Manager should have 1-2 years’ previous experience working with the elderly, preferably in a residential setting.
• Medication Manager must be at least 18 years of age, with a high school diploma or equivalent GED. Also prefer experience in providing assistance with activities of daily living. 
• The Medication manager will complete all delegations assigned by the Assisted Living Nurse to show he/she is competent in duties and responsibilities.

Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include:

• Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
• Maggie’s Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
• Westchester Village, Lenexa KS
• Linden Woods Village, Gladstone, MO
• Raintree Village, Lee's Summit, MO
• Prairie Vista Village, Altoona, IA
• Terrace Glen Village, Marion, IA
• Cedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IA
• Northridge Village, Ames, IA
• Kennybrook Village, Grimes, IA
• Scenic Living Communities, Iowa Falls, IA

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.