Medication Assistant 10pm-6am Part Time

Experience Senior Living•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

The Medication Assistant supports residents by providing medication reminders and assistance in accordance with state regulations, administering medications as permitted by state guidelines, and helping ensure medications are available. The role also involves maintaining daily resident records in a digital platform, monitoring residents’ safety and well-being, responding to requests for assistance, and communicating changes or concerns to the appropriate wellness staff. The scheduled shift is 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., part time.

Requirements

High school diploma; or two to four years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Medication certification as required by state guidelines.
Successfully complete the ESL medication competency upon hire and as required by state regulation, at a minimum.
First Aid and CPR certification if required by state law and/or company standards.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Neat, clean appearance in accordance with the dress code.
Ability to deliver a high level of service and hospitality, address service failures, and prioritize customer needs.
Ability to present information clearly, read and interpret complex information, communicate with residents, family members, and customers, and listen well.
Ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve goals and objectives.
Ability to communicate warmly and helpfully while building credibility and rapport.
Tact, discretion, and ethical conduct, including maintaining confidences and handling situations honestly.
Ability to remain open to new information, change focus as demands change, manage transitions between tasks, and adapt to varying customer needs.
Ability to work varied schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Provide medication reminders and assistance according to state regulations.
Administer medications as allowed by state guidelines.
Order and receive medication; ensure medications are available for administration and communicate with the pharmacy when they are not.
Prioritize tasks to provide appropriate services as residents’ requests and needs change.
Maintain residents’ records daily in the digital platform, including medication distribution, incidents, observations, and changes in physical or behavioral condition.
Perform regular room visits and room checks.
Assist with resident care when needed.
Respond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
Monitor residents’ safety and well-being.
Communicate changes to the Director of Health and Wellness or the Wellness Nurse on duty.
Audit and check rooms for medications residents are self-administering and ensure compliance with guidelines.
Maintain open communication with supervisors and peers to promote awareness of resident issues.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.