Resident Assistant/Medication Manager
About The Position
Western Home is seeking a caring Resident Assistant/ Medication Manager who will truly love what they do to join our award-winning team. When working for Western Home Communities, you will find co-workers, residents, supervisors, and families who care about you as an individual and want you to succeed in your career. You can expect a laid-back work environment with high expectations of all staff that creates a team where everyone knows their expectations and all work together to achieve the same goals. And last, as a Resident Assistant/ Medication Manager in our Assisted Living facility, enjoy working in a family-like atmosphere with energetic staff and residents, all of this in our newly renovated facility.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age to obtain a Medication Manager
- Must be willing to obtain Medication Manager (We will enroll you upon hire if you haven't already taken the course)
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the public.
- Strong commitment to serving others
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays, as required
Nice To Haves
- Current active license to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Iowa.
- Prior direct care experience is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to residents under the supervision of the nurse and the support of your team
- Provide physical support for residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
- Assists with organizing, cleaning, laundry, meals, and other assigned tasks
- Promptly answer residents' calls for assistance and provide compassionate care that is in alignment with their specific care plan
- Chart resident interactions throughout the shift and communicate efficiently with the members of your team
- (Upon receiving your Medication Manager certificate) Medication Duties include, but are not limited to, the preparation and administration of medications, tests, and medical treatments
- Ensures that resident’s rights are adhered to
Benefits
- Ability to be paid early
- Shift Differential
- An alternate wage scale is available for those who choose to waive benefits
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Tuition and Student Loan reimbursement
- (Full-time) Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible PTO
- 401k Match
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- And much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
