General Template Medication Assistance Staff / Med Passer

Compensation: $25/hr this can be full time or part time 3 - 11 shift every other weekend About the Community Join our Wellness team and make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults.In this role, you will administer medications, assist residents with personal care, observe and report changes in resident condition, and maintain accurate documentation under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse. This is a meaningful opportunity for a Certified Medication Aide who values medication safety, enjoys working with older adults, and wants to make a positive difference each day. Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible employees
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Paid training
• Retention incentives
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Meaningful work serving older adults

What You'll Do

• Administer medications under the delegation and direction of a Registered Nurse
• Follow provider orders, medication administration records, pharmacy labels, community policies, and established procedures
• Verify resident identity and medication information before administration
• Administer permitted scheduled and as-needed medications according to established procedures
• Observe residents before, during, and after medication administration
• Document medications administered, withheld, omitted, or refused accurately and promptly
• Report medication errors, adverse reactions, refusals, omissions, or other concerns immediately to the Registered Nurse
• Seek direction from the Registered Nurse whenever a medication order, resident response, or circumstance is unclear
• Observe residents for changes in physical condition, cognition, behavior, mood, appetite, mobility, or daily functioning
• Promptly report resident changes or concerns to the Registered Nurse
• Maintain medication carts, medication records, supplies, and storage areas
• Ensure medications are stored securely and protected from unauthorized access
• Follow infection-control, medication-safety, resident-identification, and emergency procedures
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and personal hygiene
• Assist residents with walking, mobility, positioning, and transfers according to their service plans
• Respond promptly to resident requests and emergency-call systems
• Provide companionship, reassurance, and respectful personal support
• Encourage residents to participate in meals, activities, and community programs
• Document resident care and services accurately and promptly
• Protect resident privacy, dignity, rights, and confidentiality
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, nurses, and other team members
• Participate in required orientation, training, competency evaluations, meetings, and continuing education
• Complete additional duties permitted by the employee’s certifications, training, competency, RN delegation, and assigned role

What We're Looking For

• Current and valid New Jersey Certified Medication Aide certification
• Current New Jersey CNA, CHHA, or PCA certification as required to maintain CMA eligibility
• All certifications must remain active and in good standing
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety
• Ability to follow provider orders, pharmacy labels, medication records, community procedures, and RN direction
• Ability to recognize and promptly report medication concerns and changes in resident condition
• Strong observation, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with residents, families, nurses, and coworkers
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbally and in writing, as required to understand medication instructions, document administration, report resident changes, and respond during emergencies
• Ability to work independently within the assigned role while recognizing when nursing direction is required
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable approach to resident care
• Previous assisted living, memory care, long-term care, or senior-care experience is preferred
• Previous experience assisting residents with activities of daily living is preferred
• Basic computer skills and the ability to complete electronic documentation
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and remain active throughout the workday
• Ability to safely lift, transfer, push, or pull up to (physical requirement) pounds with assistance or available equipment
• Ability to successfully complete required criminal background checks, fingerprinting, health screenings, and employment requirements

New Jersey Certification Requirements

• Must maintain a current New Jersey Certified Medication Aide certification
• Must maintain the underlying New Jersey CNA, CHHA, or PCA certification required for CMA eligibility
• Medication administration must be delegated by a Registered Nurse
• Medication duties must be performed according to RN direction, provider orders, community policy, and applicable New Jersey requirements
• May only administer medications through routes and methods permitted by New Jersey requirements and RN delegation
• May not independently assess residents, interpret provider orders, change medication orders, calculate medication dosages, or make medication decisions
• May not contact a prescriber or pharmacist to clarify or change a medication order; medication questions must be referred to the Registered Nurse
• May not administer injections except where specifically permitted by applicable New Jersey requirements and RN delegation
• Must promptly report medication errors, adverse effects, refusals, missed doses, and changes in resident condition
• Must complete all required continuing education, competency reviews, and certification renewals
• May perform personal-care duties consistent with the employee’s underlying certification, training, competency, resident service plan, and assigned role

Apply Today At our community, residents come first. We are looking for a Certified Medication Aide who will provide safe, accurate, respectful, and compassionate medication and personal-care support. Apply today to join our Wellness team. We are an equal opportunity employer.