L1MA Insulin Certified - Evening and Night Shifts

Bethesda Senior Living Communities•Maryland Heights, MO

5d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Autumn View Gardens is seeking full-time L1MAs for its Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Evening and night shifts are available. The role supports seniors and residents with medication administration, health monitoring, personal care, daily living activities, dining service, and other resident needs. The position also requires clear communication with residents, families, physicians, and colleagues; adherence to community policies and procedures; and a professional, compassionate approach that protects residents’ dignity, rights, and confidentiality. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

Certification in medication administration and CPR/First Aid as required by state regulations.
Knowledge and skills to administer medications safely.
Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, staff, and families.
Compassion for and genuine care of 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 other staff.
Ability to handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally and 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up medications and pass them to residents according to established policies and procedures.
Perform narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
Order medications from the pharmacy according to community policies.
Check medication administration records (MARs) for errors according to community policy.
Contact residents’ families to request medications when needed, if applicable.
Remove expired or discontinued medications and prepare them for drug destruction.
Administer treatments, take vital signs, and weigh residents.
Document residents’ changes and unusual occurrences, and record medical changes and physician orders on the MAR.
Ensure lab work, faxes, physician orders, and medication orders are completed and filed according to community policies and procedures.
Schedule doctor appointments as needed and admit new residents according to community policy.
Assist residents with showers, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other activities of daily living described in individual care plans.
Assist with basic cleaning and maintenance issues when needed, and promptly clean up after incidents while preserving residents’ dignity.
Assist residents who have fallen, providing safety, security, and compassion.
Escort residents to and from the dining room as needed; assist with serving meals and beverages, taking meal orders, and providing requested drink refills.
Pick up residents’ laundry from their apartments and transport it to the laundry room as needed.
Answer call lights patiently and compassionately, listen to residents empathetically, follow up on concerns with appropriate personnel, and make rounds to check residents’ safety and provide assistance.
Notify the Health Services Director, physicians, and families of changes in condition, incidents, medications, and other matters as needed.
Attend meetings, in-services, and training sessions as required by the Health Services Director and/or Executive Director.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ personal information and protect and support residents’ rights.
Communicate positively and professionally with residents, families, visitors, and employees.
Provide tours to prospective residents and families, explaining how individual needs can be met and promoting the community’s care model.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor that fosters a positive, nurturing environment.
Provide excellent customer service, communicate openly and honestly, answer the phone promptly and professionally, and help meet the needs of residents, families, physicians, and employees.
Coordinate with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess to support adequate daily meal-service coverage, including taking orders, providing drink refills, and cleaning, resetting, and preparing the dining room between meals.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
May serve as shift or team leader when needed.