What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Medication Care Specialist position at River Terrace Retirement Community?
Job Summary
River Terrace Retirement Community is seeking a qualified and compassionate Senior Medication Care Specialist to join our skilled nursing team. As a Senior Medication Care Specialist, you will play a vital role in administering prescribed medications to patients and maintaining accurate medical records under the supervision of our Charge Nurse.
**Responsibilities:**
- Verify patient identity and record medication information on specified forms or records
- Present medication to patients and observe ingestion or administration
- Take vital signs and detect responses to medications
- Prepare reports and notify personnel of unexpected reactions
- Document reasons for non-administered medications
- Provide direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Assist with examinations and treatments
Requirements:
- Completion of a state-approved Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program with Qualified Medication Aide designation
- Must be 18 years or older
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine services
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings account options
- Company-paid group life insurance and voluntary term life insurance
- Short-term disability and 401(k) savings plan
- Education assistance and daily pay options
About Us:
At River Terrace Retirement Community, we strive to provide our employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
River Terrace Retirement Community is seeking a qualified and compassionate Senior Medication Care Specialist to join our skilled nursing team. As a Senior Medication Care Specialist, you will play a vital role in administering prescribed medications to patients and maintaining accurate medical records under the supervision of our Charge Nurse.
**Responsibilities:**
- Verify patient identity and record medication information on specified forms or records
- Present medication to patients and observe ingestion or administration
- Take vital signs and detect responses to medications
- Prepare reports and notify personnel of unexpected reactions
- Document reasons for non-administered medications
- Provide direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Assist with examinations and treatments
Requirements:
- Completion of a state-approved Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program with Qualified Medication Aide designation
- Must be 18 years or older
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine services
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings account options
- Company-paid group life insurance and voluntary term life insurance
- Short-term disability and 401(k) savings plan
- Education assistance and daily pay options
About Us:
At River Terrace Retirement Community, we strive to provide our employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
