Certified Medication Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. • Newnan, GA

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About The Position

The Certified Medication Assistant provides residents with services in accordance with health care provider orders regarding medication administration or assistance with medications and treatments, as permitted by state regulations. The role also provides direct resident care according to each resident’s individualized service plan. The assistant observes and documents residents’ health and emotional conditions, reports changes to a supervisor, follows medication and infection-control procedures, and helps maintain a safe, clean environment. This position may involve occasional weekend, evening, or night work for shift coverage, on-call availability as needed, and exposure to health and safety hazards common in resident care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (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 position, 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 that promotes residents’ welfare.
• Help maintain a clean and safe community environment, delegating job responsibilities as appropriate.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, consistent with state regulations and required training or certification.
• Observe residents’ responses to treatment, recognize prominent medication interactions and side effects, and notify a supervisor of concerns.
• Follow community infection-control policies and medication procedures, and assist residents with medications as defined by those procedures.
• Maintain timely resident records, including medication distribution, activities, incidents, observations, visitors, and changes in physical condition or behavior.
• Observe and document residents’ health and emotional conditions and promptly report changes to a supervisor.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
• Receive reports on all residents.
• Accurately account for 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 ID 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.
• Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.
• Advance of naturalization application fees up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been employed for at least one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED