Medication Assistant

New Higher Wages! Qualified Medication Aide Certification Required Perks and Benefits*: Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000 Access to earned wages prior to payday Generous PTO Plan Career Development An employee engaged scheduling system Length of Service Bonus Program Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits 401K Retirement Plan Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment? *Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status Why You Should Work With Us: As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer. Have we sparked your interest yet? Apply online and join our wonderful team. Questions about the application process? Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you! Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered. Minimum Eligibility Requirements: A high school diploma or equivalent preferred Minimum of 1-year of previous experience as a Caregiver or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting (experience may depend on state requirements) Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation Must complete Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required) Essential Functions: Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including; pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for the security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts May be called upon to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as needed Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistance Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary Upholds Residents’ Rights at all times Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner Assists in the dining room during resident meal times as needed Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings, and provides residents with opportunities for self-expression and enhanced self-esteem through spontaneous individual or small group interaction and activity May be called upon to assist with Caregiver housekeeping responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Senior living