Certified Medication Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Rome, GA

About The Position

Provides residents with services in accordance with health care provider orders for medication administration or assistance and treatments, as permitted by state regulations. Provides direct resident care in accordance with individualized service plans. The role also supports residents’ physical, social, and psychological environment; maintains accurate records and medication accountability; and follows community policies, procedures, and infection-control practices. Occasional weekend, evening, or night work may be needed for shift coverage, and on-call work may be required as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion and licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Successful completion of a state-certified medication aide course.
Ability to communicate effectively in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Good judgment in emergency situations and ability to seek help when needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or training in direct service with older adults is preferred.
Knowledge of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, is helpful.

Responsibilities

Support a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to residents’ welfare.
Help maintain a clean and safe community environment, delegating job responsibilities as appropriate.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and required training or certification; observe residents for treatment responses, interactions, and side effects and report concerns to a supervisor.
Assist residents with medication according to medication procedures and policies.
Maintain timely and accurate daily resident records, including medication distribution, activities, incidents, observations, visitors, and changes in residents’ physical condition or behavior; report changes promptly to a supervisor.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
Receive reports on all residents.
Account for all medications, including controlled substances, according to policy.
Assist with medication cart audits as directed by policy and a supervisor.
Provide direct resident care according to individualized service plans.
Follow procedures for resident incidents and accidents.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility varies by employment status).
401(k) (eligibility varies by employment status; temporary associates may participate).
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off for full-time associates.
Paid holidays for full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for full-time associates.
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates.
Naturalization application fee advances up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been employed for at least one year.
Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.