Medication Aide

Medication Aide

The Certified Caregiver - Medication Aide position provides support for our community's residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Certified Caregivers are responsible for administering daily medications. Duties include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting samples. The ideal Certified Caregiver will be detail oriented, possess knowledge of resident care procedures and have excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

The Opportunity

Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents

Record medication dosages and times

Observe residents and document changes in their condition

Gather samples for analysis

Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned

Uphold all health and safety standards

Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others

Coordinate with different nurses to assist with resident care and medications

Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications

Respond to resident emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify residents needs

Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare

Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficient

Responsibilities include customer service, administering medication, caregiving, resident safety and communication

What You'll Bring

Position Requirements / Qualifications:

Successful completion of a state approved Medication Aide course and is approved to assist with or administer oral and external medications, per state regulations

Must demonstrate competency to perform medication administration in accordance with state regulations

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, although mandatory in certain states

Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher

Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish

Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills

Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents

Must pass State and company background checks and drug test

Take Vital signs

Assisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations)

Read, write, speak and understand the English language

Location Information

Morningside of Wilmington is a beautiful community in Wilmington, NC with more than 80 units offering assisted living and Alzheimer's care.

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Category

Clinical

Work Shift

Evening

Auto req ID

144237BR