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

Elevation Senior Services•Ellisville, MO

5d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Provides compassionate care and assistance to residents in a quality customer-service environment that preserves their dignity. Administers medications according to established policies and procedures and assists the Health Services Director with medication orders, delivery, documentation, and audits. Coordinates residents’ activities and daily tasks, promotes safety and engagement, and serves as the lead person on the unit during the scheduled shift. Provides supervision to Medication Aides, QMAPs, L1MAs, and care partners under the leadership of the Health Services Director. The position is full-time at the Ellisville, Missouri location. Shifts are 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m.; weekend 12-hour shifts receive an additional $4 per hour. The listed pay range is $19.25–$21.00 per hour. The role includes medication administration and resident-care duties, documentation, communication with residents and families, and support for dining and community operations.

Requirements

Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, families, and staff.
Compassion and a genuine desire to care for elderly and disabled people.
Knowledge of the location of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous materials 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.
Certification in medication administration and CPR/First Aid as required by state regulations.
Ability to handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently; stoop, bend, and reach; and lift residents weighing over 100 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure adequate staffing on shift by handling call-offs and absences according to community policies and procedures.
Assist the Health Services Director with faxing and transcribing orders, ordering medications, and following up with physicians and pharmacies to ensure timely medication delivery.
Perform checks and audits of the medication delivery system and help educate other Medication Aides, QMAPs, and L1MAs based on audit results.
Assist with recruiting, screening, and selecting staff.
Work with the Health Services Director, Executive Director, and staff to address the needs of residents, families, physicians, and transportation services.
Set up and administer medications according to established policies and procedures; perform narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
Order medications from the pharmacy, check MARs for errors, contact families about bringing in medication when applicable, and prepare expired or discontinued medication for destruction.
Administer treatments, take vital signs, weigh residents, and document changes, unusual occurrences, medical changes, and orders on the MAR.
Ensure lab work, faxes, physician orders, and medication orders are completed and filed according to community procedures; schedule doctor appointments as needed.
Admit new residents according to community policy.
Assist residents with showers, grooming, dressing, toileting, activities of daily living, and activities described in their individual care plans.
Assist with basic cleaning and maintenance; clean up after incidents while preserving residents’ dignity; and assist residents who have fallen with safety and compassion.
Escort residents to and from the dining room, collect and transport laundry as needed, and assist with meal service, drink refills, meal orders, and dining-room preparation and cleanup.
Answer call lights, listen and respond empathetically to residents, make rounds to ensure safety, and follow up with appropriate personnel regarding resident concerns.
Notify the Health Services Director, doctors, and families about changes in condition, incidents, and medication matters as needed.
Attend meetings, in-services, and training sessions as required.
Maintain confidentiality and support residents’ rights; communicate positively with residents, families, visitors, and employees.
Provide tours to prospective residents and families and explain how the community can meet individual care needs.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and provide excellent customer service through responsive, honest communication.
Coordinate with Culinary Services and dining staff to ensure adequate daily meal-service coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Supervise Medication Aides, QMAPs, L1MAs, and care partners under the leadership of the Health Services Director.