Medication Aide (PRN) - Walnut Ridge

Job Description

Job Description

Walnut Ridge Assisted Living, a community of Navion Senior Living, is seeking Certified Medication Technicians for medication administration-related roles. Our Medication Technicians are responsible for delivering high-quality medication administration and resident care oversight in a cutting-edge Assisted Living and/or Memory Care Community.

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Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a positive working relationship with residents, family members and staff.
• Promotes and protects residents rights and treats residents with dignity and respect.
• Attends in-service and education programs and obtains continuing education required by state regulations.
• Demonstrates the ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents’ information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintains professional appearance by adherence to community dress code.
• Documentation is completed in an informative and descriptive manner.
• All changes in a resident’s condition are reported as soon as possible to the supervisor.
• Work schedules and assigned tasks are completed in accordance to the established policies and procedures of the community.
• Operates equipment in a safe manner and the only equipment utilized is that which previous training of use has occurred.
• Infection Control precautions and practices are utilized with all activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of fire and emergency procedures. Reports all safety violations.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successful completion of a State Approved Medication Aide course.
• Personal Care Assistant or Certified Nursing Certification required.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families and staff members
• Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for seniors without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others.
• Ability to work well with others and promote a team environment.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• PTO for full time positions
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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