Medication Manager
About The Position
Terrace Glen Village is seeking a part-time Medication Manager for its senior living community in Marion, Iowa. The community offers independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. The Medication Manager provides tenant services, including medication assistance, personal care, social and recreational activities, meal services, and other tasks that support tenants’ well-being. The role requires completing an approved Assisted Living Medication Management course and assigned delegations from the Assisted Living Nurse. The position is scheduled for the day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., every other weekend.
Requirements
- Complete an approved Assisted Living Medication Management course and hold certification showing course completion.
- Be able to think, act, and intervene independently in routine and emergency situations.
- Be self-motivated and able to function as an in-charge person.
- Communicate effectively verbally and be able to read, write, and understand English.
- Have 1–2 years of previous experience working with elderly people.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent GED.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with elderly people in a residential setting.
- Experience providing assistance with activities of daily living.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications effectively and safely to assisted living tenants.
- Support tenants’ dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality.
- Review Tenant Service Plans to stay familiar with tenants’ service needs and preferences.
- Review the Staff 24-Hour Communication log and corresponding Tenant Service Notes daily for changes in tenant service needs or health conditions.
- Provide personal services as assigned and indicated on Tenant Service Plans.
- Respond promptly to calls from the emergency call system.
- Follow infection control procedures.
- Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment, including providing housekeeping services as needed.
- Assist with individual and group social and recreational activities and encourage tenant participation.
- Monitor changes in tenant needs, preferences, or health status, and report and document changes according to established procedures.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies in accordance with training.
- Work effectively with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Complete all delegations assigned by the Assisted Living Nurse to demonstrate competency in duties and responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision care plans with company cost share for full-time employees only
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program, including counseling sessions for team members and their families
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Holiday premium pay
- Volunteer time off
- Referral bonus
- Service award bonus
- Career path development
- Tuition assistance
- Certification course payment
- Fun and engaging team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
