Certified Medication Aide
About The Position
The Delaney at Parkway Lakes, managed by Life Care Services, is seeking a hospitality-focused Certified Medication Tech Aide to perform resident care activities and related services that support residents’ personal needs and comfort. The aide administers medications as prescribed by a physician and documents medication administration, effectiveness, and any adverse reactions or side effects under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This is a part-time position every other weekend, working 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Starting pay is $20 per hour. The role includes protecting personal health information, assuring resident safety, following written and oral directions, maintaining confidentiality, completing assignments accurately and on time, attending assigned in-services, participating in community and interdisciplinary meetings, and helping new employees follow community policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Medication Assistance Certification, where applicable.
- Willingness to be available for any or all emergencies regarding the community.
- Doctor’s statement verifying freedom from communicable disease.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One year of experience working as an HHA, CNA, PCA, or RA preferred.
- One year of experience working in Assisted Living or Health Care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform resident care activities and related services that support residents’ personal needs and comfort.
- Administer medications as prescribed by the physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Document medication administration, medication effectiveness, and noted adverse reactions or side effects.
- Observe regulations governing the collection, use, disclosure, storage, and destruction of personal health information.
- Assure resident safety.
- Follow written and oral directions.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and community information.
- Assist new employees in following established community policies and procedures.
- Complete assignments timely, completely, and accurately.
- Attend in-services as assigned or requested.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team and other community meetings as assigned or requested.
- Be available for any or all emergencies regarding the community.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
