Medication Aide - Peninsula Del Rey

Senior Resource Group, LLC•Daly City, CA

9d•$23 - $27

About The Position

Medication Aides partner with the Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care Director to assist with resident medication delivery and management, provide activities of daily living, and observe, document, and report residents’ conditions. The role serves residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care and includes medication administration support, resident care, documentation, communication, and emergency response. The position is part-time, working Monday, Tuesday, and Friday on the PM shift from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Compensation is $23–$27 per hour.

Requirements

CNA or experienced caregiver.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Completion of state regulatory certifications and ongoing training requirements.
Six months of experience in a related position.
Compliance with licensing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Yardi, eMAR, Schedule Pop, ADP, or other relevant platforms.

Responsibilities

Prepare and assist with medications prescribed by healthcare providers for residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Document medications given or not given in eMAR.
Communicate with residents, healthcare providers, family or POA, and the Director or Nurse about medication-order changes, refill challenges, and missed scheduled doses.
Observe, report, and document changes in resident conditions in Yardi EHR progress notes and the Nurse to Med Aide Communication Log.
Document and follow up on resident concerns in the End of Shift Report.
Reorder and receive medications to prevent residents from running out, and confirm medications are logged, properly labeled, and stored.
Notify the Director or Nurse of medication discrepancies.
Provide first aid when needed and respond to medical emergencies.
Assist with internal incident reports and data entry into Yardi EHR.
Document alert charting once per shift in Yardi EHR progress notes.
Document monthly weights and vital signs as needed in Yardi EHR.
Maintain clean, organized medication rooms, medication carts, and medication overflow areas.
Complete a narcotic count with the oncoming shift.
Destroy medications according to policy.
Participate in weekly medication audits.
Respond to resident pendant calls as needed.
Assist residents with activities of daily living according to their personalized service plans.
Collaborate with caregivers to provide quality resident care and recommend ways to improve care quality.
Follow infection control procedures and SRG policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and family information.
Complete monthly training assignments as scheduled or assigned by the Director.
Perform other assigned duties.