Caregiver Med Passer - Certified Medication Aide - State Certificate Required

Job Description

Job Description

New Perspective Salida Woods is seeking experienced 1st and 2nd shift Caregiver Med Passers!

The Caregiver Med Passer , is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner.  This includes administration of medications, documentation of medication administration and resident care while demonstrating New Perspective Senior Living’s Mission and Values in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations. This opportunity is a perfect fit for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of others. We offer opportunities for training, advancement, education financial assistance, bonuses, and much more.

Within the first 30 days upon your hire date, you will be required to learn and properly perform the Caregiver responsibilities and successfully complete the Med Passer training requirements.  Upon completion of these requirements, you will become our next qualified Med Passer on the team. 

**REQUIRED: previous Med Passer experience to qualify for the 30-day Med Passer offer.

Shift Type:

• Part-time and Full Time
• Overnights
• Rotating weekends and holidays

When you join our team, you’ll gain:  

• Referral Bonus – Earn a bonus each time we hire a new team member referred by you. 
• Flexible Scheduling – Partner with your manager to create your ideal schedule. 
• Full-time, Part-time or PRN – What works best for you? We want to make it happen! 
• Tuition Assistance – We invest in our team members’ development to promote within. Share your career goals with us! 
• Leadership Support – We will give you the resources, training, and guidance to be successful in your current and future roles. Your success is our success! 
• Collaborative & Inclusive Work Culture – We value all of our team members’ experiences and backgrounds, and we continue to build dynamic teams. We’re committed to listening to team members’ ideas in order to make some of the best improvements. 
• Positive Impacts – You’ll make a difference by helping seniors live life on purpose! 

Responsibilities

• Reads and documents in all communication logs and informs the nurse when needed
• Effectively completes incident reports per company policy
• Accurately dispenses, passes medications & documents in the MAR, absent of errors
• Accurately assists residents with self-administration of medications
• Accurately counts narcotics in accordance with company policy
• Honors personhood by reading and knowing the Residents’ Life Stories
• Actively involved in the life enrichment program
• Is compliant with company training requirements
• Demonstrates a high level of safety and privacy of resident information in all work practices
• Champions “follow-through” on all delegated tasks from the Director of Wellness
• Assists residents in accordance with their individual service (care) plans to include: personal care and activities of daily living (eating, drinking, walking, and transferring) and use of adaptive equipment (hearing aids, glasses, and dentures)
• Complies with company Mission, Values, and Principles of Service, policies and procedures, and applicable laws
• Communicates and interacts in a professional, respectful, and hospitable manner with residents, families, and team members

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required 
• Active CMA Certification needed
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous Med Passer experience required 
• Ability to read, write, speak & understand the English language
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to make decisions and act in the resident’s best interest
• Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred and desire to serve and care for seniors
• Competent in organizational and time management skills

Team Member Benefits & Perks*

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match!
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year!
• Leadership Development & Career Advancement
• Real-time Access to Earned Wages
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program

*Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status.

OUR HIRING PROCESS IS QUICK & EASY

Step 1: Application (5-10 minutes)Apply for the position that matches your interest and let us know the best way to contact you.  

Step 2: Phone Screening (20 minutes)  These quick introductions help us to learn more about your career goals and see if New Perspective is a good fit.   

Step 3: In-Person Interview (45 minutes)  We want to learn more about you! Share your past work experiences and your future goals. You’ll also get to ask us questions, tour our community, and meet some of the team.   

Step 4: Job Offer  If the role and community seem like a good fit, we’ll reach out with a job offer. Job offers may even be made at the time of your interview!  

New Perspective is an Equal Opportunity Employer.