Medication Assistant (Part Time)

Experience Senior Living•Palm Coast, FL

About The Position

Experience Senior Living is seeking a Medication Assistant to support residents and provide medication-related assistance in accordance with state regulations. The role includes administering medications as permitted by state guidelines, ensuring medications are available, documenting medication distribution and resident observations in a digital platform, and reporting changes in residents’ physical or behavioral condition. The Medication Assistant also monitors resident safety and well-being, responds to requests for help, conducts room visits and checks, audits medications residents self-administer, and assists with resident care when needed. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent relevant experience, medication certification as required by state guidelines, and completion of the ESL medication competency. First Aid and CPR certification may be required by state law or company standards. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, hospitality, adaptability, teamwork, ethical conduct, and customer-service skills. The role may require varied schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screening in accordance with Florida law and company policy.

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.
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, and to speak effectively with customers or employees.
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 provide a high level of service and hospitality, address service failures, and prioritize customer needs.
Clear spoken communication, ability to read and interpret complex information, and strong listening skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with a group to achieve goals and objectives.
Ability to communicate warmly and helpfully while building credibility and rapport.
Tact, discretion, ethical conduct, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidences.
Adaptability, including changing focus as demands change and managing transitions between tasks.
Ability to work varied schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Successful completion of background screening in accordance with Florida law and company policy; certain positions may require fingerprinting and Level 1 or Level 2 screening.

Responsibilities

Provide medication reminders and/or 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, and observations, and report changes in residents’ physical or behavioral condition.
Perform room visits and room checks regularly.
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 and 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 and/or assigned.