Medication Assistant

Why You Should Work With UsAs 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.Perks and BenefitsEarn up to 1% wage increase every quarter401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contributionLength of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000Access to earned wages prior to paydayGenerous PTO PlanCareer DevelopmentAn employee engaged scheduling systemAffordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental BenefitsSinceri Senior Living Discount MarketplaceWalkingSpree rewards for healthy habitsOh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment statusMinimum Eligibility RequirementsA high school diploma or equivalent preferredMinimum 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 membersMust be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodationMust complete Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required)Essential FunctionsProvides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including; pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentationAssists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly mannerAccepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for the security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shiftsMay be called upon to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as neededEngages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistanceResponds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessaryUpholds Residents' Rights at all timesSupports and upholds all company policies and care philosophyObserves 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 nurseCompletes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely mannerAssists in the dining room during resident meal times as neededEncourages 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 activityMay be called upon to assist with Caregiver housekeeping responsibilities.