Caregiver Med Passer - Weekends only

New Perspective Senior Living • Carmel, IN

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About The Position

The Caregiver Med Passer, QMAs are responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner. This includes administration of medications, documentation of medication administration and resident care while demonstrating Woodland Terrace's (by New Perspective) mission and values in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations. This opportunity is a perfect fit for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of others. We offer opportunities for training, advancement, education financial assistance, bonuses, and much more. Within the first 30 days upon your hire date, you will be required to learn and properly perform the Caregiver responsibilities and successfully complete the Med Passer training requirements. Upon completion of these requirements, you will become our next qualified Med Passer, QMA on the team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous Med Passer experience required
• Ability to read, write, speak & understand the English language
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to make decisions and act in the resident's best interest
• Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with seniors preferred and desire to serve and care for seniors
• Competent in organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Reads and documents in all communication logs and informs the nurse when needed
• Effectively completes incident reports per company policy
• Accurately dispenses, passes medications & documents in the MAR, absent of errors
• Accurately assists residents with self-administration of medications
• Accurately counts narcotics in accordance with company policy
• Honors personhood by reading and knowing the Residents' Life Stories
• Actively involved in the life enrichment program
• Is compliant with company training requirements
• Demonstrates a high level of safety and privacy of resident information in all work practices
• Champions 'follow-through' on all delegated tasks from the Director of Health & Wellness (DON)
• Assists residents in accordance with their individual service (care) plans to include: personal care and activities of daily living (eating, drinking, walking, and transferring) and use of adaptive equipment (hearing aids, glasses, and dentures)
• Complies with company Mission, Values, and Principles of Service, policies and procedures, and applicable laws
• Communicates and interacts in a professional, respectful, and hospitable manner with residents, families, and team members

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match!
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year!
• Leadership Development & Career Advancement
• Real-time Access to Earned Wages
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees