L1MA/CMT all shift 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am

Elevation Senior Services•Ellisville, MO

3d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Provides compassionate care and assistance to residents in a quality customer-service environment that preserves dignity. Administers medications according to established policies and procedures and supports the Health Services Director with medication orders, audits, staffing, and related administrative tasks. Leads the unit during the scheduled shift and provides supervision to Medication Aides, QMAPs, L1MAs, and care partners under the Health Services Director’s leadership. The role also supports residents’ activities of daily living, safety, engagement, and general well-being. It includes assisting with personal care, responding to call lights, documenting changes, coordinating medical appointments and communications, and helping with meal service and other community needs. The position is located at 363 Autumn View Gardens in Ellisville, Missouri. Listed shifts are 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m.; weekend 12-hour shifts receive an additional $4 per hour.

Requirements

Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, families, and staff.
Compassion for and genuine interest in caring for elderly and disabled people.
Knowledge of where Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous materials are located and ability to understand their guidelines.
Ability to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise.
Ability to work in stressful situations involving residents, families, visitors, and staff.
Knowledge and skills to administer medications safely.
Demonstrates a servant heart and attitude by following the organization’s Mission Statement.
Medication-administration certification and CPR/First Aid certification as required by state regulations.
Ability to handle objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently; stoop, bend, and reach; and lift residents weighing more than 100 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care and assistance while preserving residents’ dignity.
Administer medications and treatments according to established policies and procedures; take vital signs and weigh residents.
Support the Health Services Director with faxing and transcribing orders, ordering medications, following up with physicians and pharmacies, and conducting medication-delivery audits.
Educate other Medication Aides, QMAPs, and L1MAs as needed based on audit results.
Lead the unit during the scheduled shift and supervise Medication Aides, QMAPs, L1MAs, and care partners under the Health Services Director’s leadership.
Handle shift call-offs and absences according to community policies to ensure adequate staffing.
Assist with recruiting, screening, and selecting staff in coordination with the Health Services Director.
Coordinate with the Health Services Director, Executive Director, staff, residents, families, physicians, and others to address needs and resolve problems.
Set up and pass medications; perform narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift; check medication administration records for errors; and remove expired or discontinued medications for destruction.
Document residents’ changes, unusual occurrences, medical changes, and physician orders; ensure lab work, faxes, and orders are completed and filed according to policy.
Contact residents’ families about bringing in medications when needed and call the Health Services Director, doctors, or families about changes in condition, incidents, or medications as appropriate.
Schedule doctor appointments and admit new residents according to community policies.
Assist residents with showers, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other activities of daily living described in their care plans.
Assist with basic cleaning and maintenance, clean up after incidents, and help residents who have fallen while maintaining their safety and dignity.
Escort residents to and from the dining room, pick up and transport laundry when needed, assist with meal service, take meal orders, provide drink refills, and help clean and prepare the dining room.
Answer call lights, make resident rounds, listen and respond empathetically to concerns, and follow up with appropriate personnel.
Attend meetings, in-services, and training as required by the Health Services Director or Executive Director.
Maintain confidentiality and protect residents’ rights.
Communicate positively and professionally with residents, families, visitors, vendors, and employees; provide tours to prospective residents and families.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and provide excellent customer service, including answering phones promptly and professionally.
Coordinate with Culinary Services or dining staff to ensure daily meal-service coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.