Resident Assistant, Medication Aide, Long Term Care Assisted Living/FT Nights
About The Position
The Resident Assistant, Medication Aide provides medication assistance, healthcare services, activities of daily living support, and other assigned duties in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, following location standards and procedures. The role is in a long-term care and assisted living setting on a 12-hour night shift, with 36 scheduled hours per week. The position assists residents with medications, personal care, mobility, and daily activities. It also includes monitoring and reporting changes in residents’ health, maintaining clean and safe environments, helping prepare and serve meals, handling laundry, and supporting community involvement.
Requirements
- Must have a QMAP certification.
- Must complete and maintain the assigned medication administration training program and competencies according to state guidelines.
- If working at a facility that uses a lift to move residents, must meet the minimum state age requirement.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with self-administration of medications and, with proper training, administer medications.
- Assist residents with maintaining a proper and clean appearance, bathing, and personal hygiene.
- Help residents with toileting, dressing, and undressing.
- Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking.
- Obtain vital signs accurately and report changes in residents’ health status.
- Follow OSHA and CDC infection-prevention guidelines, including aseptic cleaning techniques and bloodborne pathogen precautions.
- Use chemicals safely and follow SDS guidelines in the event of exposure.
- Assist with preparing and serving nutritious, appealing meals and snacks in accordance with orders, standards, and regulations.
- Fold, hang, and distribute clean linens and personal clothing; prepare and launder soiled linens and clothing.
- Clean residents’ rooms and bathrooms, work areas, and other public areas.
- Participate in community involvement at the location and work with volunteers.
Benefits
- Generous night and weekend shift differentials
- Advancement opportunities
- Various education assistance programs
- Continuing education
- Direct access to earnings daily
- Robust benefits package; benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
