CNA Caregiver/Medication Aide FT 3rd Shift
About The Position
Autumn Embers Senior Living is seeking a CNA Caregiver/Medication Aide to join their team. They focus on person-centered care, providing assistance and support with activities of daily living to maximize independence while honoring dignity. The core values are CAPLICO: Customer Second (Employee First!), Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration, and Ownership. The Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents, observes their effects, documents information, and communicates concerns to the Wellness Director or designated personnel. They also support residents with activities of daily living, encourage independence, support resident choice, and preserve dignity. This is a full-time, 3rd shift position, requiring availability every other weekend and every other company-recognized holiday.
Requirements
- Successful completion of medication assistance training in compliance with the state’s regulatory requirements and facility requirements.
- Maintains up-to-date medication certification requirements according to state regulations.
- Compassionate and empathetic in all interactions.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Self-supervising, self-motivating; willing to collaborate and work as a team member.
- Adaptable and flexible; highly organized with ability to manage and prioritize multiple demands/tasks concurrently.
- Demonstrates problem solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior direct care experience preferred.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations.
- CBRF Class Certifications - Standard Precautions, First Aid and Choking, Fire Safety, and Medication Administration.
Responsibilities
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents in accordance with state regulatory stipulations and requirements for safe administration.
- Observes residents taking medication, notes effects including any unexpected or adverse effects.
- Correctly documents required information in the residents’ medication administration records.
- Communicates any concerns or observations with the Wellness Director, Wellness Coordinator, or designated personnel.
- Supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health.
- Encourages resident independence, supports resident choice, and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions.
Benefits
- Employee First! Prioritizing employees' health & work-life balance.
- Ongoing training and innovation.
- Supportive work environment that rewards and supports employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
