Level 1 Medication Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Sonshine Manor, located in Republic, Missouri is currently seeking Level 1 Medication Aide(LIMA) to join our team.

***NIGHT SHIFT**** DAY SHIFT***

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Preparing medications for patients

· Administering various types of medication throughout the day

· Recording every dose of medication administered

· Observing patients to look for changes

· Notifying nurses about changes or medical issues with patients

· Following all safety protocols

· Assist Residents with daily living activities, to include, delivering meals, and providing plenty of fluids and nourishment meals throughout scheduled shift

· Help Residents with personal hygiene

· Assist Residents with feeding and serving nutritional supplements

· Making the Resident's beds and keeping their living areas clean and tidy

· Assist other staff in other departments as needed

· Adhere to professional standards and follow all facility policies and procedures

· Abide by all federal, state and local requirements and standards

· Maintain the confidentiality of all Residents and Facility data

Skills and Qualifications:

· Written and verbal communication skills

· Strong attention to detail

· Knowledge of medical terminology and conditions

· Ability to prepare medication doses accurately

· Patient, calm demeanor

· Strong problem-solving skills

Benefits:

· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

· Vacation and Paid Sick Time

· 401K