Medication Partner 6am-6pm $22-26.25 (Full Time)
About The Position
The Medication Partner ensures the proper administration of medication and maintains medication carts and accurate records. The role also proactively assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and oral care. The position is full-time at Rock Creek in Ankeny, Iowa, with a rotating two-week schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in Week 1; Monday, Saturday, and Sunday in Week 2. Shifts run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay is $22–$26.25 per hour. The role centers on empathy and creating human connections with residents, being dependable and present for the team, contributing wholeheartedly to an inclusive and positive environment, and staying curious and engaged in professional development and training. The position requires physical activity throughout the day and assisting residents with mobility and after falls.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Hold an active certification in good standing, as appropriate under state guidelines.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Maintain professional appearance and conduct.
- Have mature interpersonal skills to work effectively with coworkers.
- Be able to read, write, understand, and communicate in English with residents.
- Have a positive and energetic attitude toward residents.
- Have computer skills sufficient to print documents and enter resident information.
- Be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop throughout the day.
- Be able to frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Be criminally cleared.
- Be in good health and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.
- Complete a physician health screening no more than six months before employment or within seven days following employment; test free from pulmonary tuberculosis at screening and annually thereafter.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the proper administration of medication.
- Maintain medication carts and proper recordkeeping.
- Proactively assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and oral care.
- Create human connections with residents, especially during vulnerable moments.
- Contribute to an inclusive and positive environment and be dependable and present for team members.
- Remain engaged in development, growth, and training within the organization.
- Assist residents with sitting, standing, and walking, and assist persons after a fall.
Benefits
- Company-matched 401(k), with a 100% match up to the first 3% and full vesting upon enrollment.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
- Disability insurance for full-time employees.
- Shift differential for night and weekend shifts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Weekly employee recognition program.
- Life insurance for full-time employees.
- Paid time off: full-time employees accrue up to 115 hours annually; part-time employees accrue up to 30 hours annually.
- Tuition reimbursement after 90 days for full-time and part-time employees.
- Employee referral program for full-time, part-time, and PRN employees.
- Complimentary meal each shift for full-time, part-time, and PRN employees.
- Daily pay option.
- Direct deposit.
- Promotion from within.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
