Medication Aide-Adult Day Center-Part-time (47709)

BAY AGING • Gloucester, VA

5d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Bay Aging is seeking a part-time Medication Aide for our Gloucester Adult Day Center. Deliver the daily services to participants in the Adult Day Center Centers to improve their quality of daily living. Report to Adult Day Center (ADB) Center Director.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• License as a Certified Nurse Aide or certificate of training for Nursing Assistant
• Medication Administration Certificate required.
• At least 1 year of experience in the field of elder care or in care giving.
• Must provide proof of current PPD vaccination.
• Speak, read and write English fluently.
• Establish and maintain caring relationships with clients and their families even in difficult circumstances.
• Communicate and work effectively with clients suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
• Establish professional relationships with co-workers in the ADB Center.
• Be considerate of care recipients and hold their personal information as confidential.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, pull, push wheelchairs and lift up to 25lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and follow the scheduled activities (3 hours/day)
• Participate in establishing a weekly schedule of daily activities with ADB Center Director and other staff.
• Supervise participants and ensure their safety at all times.
• Keep clients active and engaged in daily activities of living.
• Encourages independence through participation in crafts, fitness and projects.
• Work in small groups or one-on-one.
• Chaperone occasional field trips.
• Perform site setup and clean up duties.
• Prepare 2 meals daily: cook food, set table, serve and assist clients when needed, clean up.
• Assist with transportation of clients to and from the Center when needed by riding in the bus with participants and with loading and unloading as required.
• Assists clients with all Activities of Daily Living (ADL) as required by individual care plans.
• Records blood pressure and weight.
• Administer client’s medication if trained as medication technician.
• Complete care documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain clients’ records in accordance with DSS regulations.
• Comply with all DSS licensing requirements
• Submit complete and accurate timesheet every 2 weeks.
• Provide tour of facility to family members/ caregivers inquiring about the service of the ADB Center.
• Listen and relay families’ concerns and questions to ADB Center Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED