3PM-11PM

Senior Lifestyle•Stuart, FL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for individuals who can embrace the company's mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those they serve with HEART (Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork). The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for the safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR). The position also involves providing personal care and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned, ensuring the delivery of care and services to all residents in the community, including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities, dining services, and individual service plan needs for each assigned resident.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
1+ months of experience
Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations
Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations
Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Superior time management skills
Strong team player and a passion for helping seniors

Nice To Haves

Senior Living experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication for the Memory Care Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Director of Health & Wellness.
Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys.
Contact a supervisor immediately with discrepancies.
Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.
Receive and verify all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR.
Notify pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
Ensure proper storage of all medications and that all lotions, ointments and liquids are stored separately from oral medications.
Date all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and follow pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
Conduct weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.
Verify all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notify the supervisor of any discrepancies.
Remove all discontinued medication from med cart and give it to the supervisor.
Provide personal care to residents to include, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating.
Provide general nursing care to include, but not limited to, vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of all concerns.
Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
Perform daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed.
Perform weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
Maintain accurate records to include preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensure medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as per Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

Health benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Retirement benefits
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid time off
DailyPay (an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday)

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