Resident Medication Aide | $250 Sign On Bonus
About The Position
The Resident Medication Aide provides medication support and direct resident care in an independent living and assisted living community with memory care. The role includes administering medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring residents’ responses, maintaining accurate daily records, and following infection control and emergency procedures. The aide also supports residents’ service plans, keeps the medication supply room organized, and promotes a warm, supportive community through teamwork and responsive care. This is a full-time position requiring weekend and holiday availability.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Six months to one year of prior resident care experience.
- Delegation by a Registered Nurse for medication administration.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and attention to detail.
- Understanding of HIPAA requirements.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors.
Responsibilities
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion in performing tasks beyond routine resident care.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, monitor residents' responses, and follow community infection control policies.
- Assist residents with medications according to medication procedures and supervise residents who self-administer.
- Maintain daily resident records, documenting medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents, observations, and changes in residents' conditions.
- Write weekly and monthly summaries addressing issues identified in service plans.
- Keep the medicine supply room clean and organized.
- Receive and manage reports on all residents.
- Count controlled substances with outgoing RMAs and verify accuracy before accepting keys.
- Provide direct resident care as described in the Resident Assistant Job Description.
- Follow proper emergency procedures and respond promptly to resident requests for assistance.
- Promote teamwork through cooperative interactions with coworkers.
- Attend all required in-service training sessions.
- Participate as an active member of the community’s emergency response team.
- Maintain high standards of appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene in accordance with company policies.
Benefits
- 401(k) with a 4% safe harbor match.
- Discounted pricing on purchases through Perks at Work.
- Holiday pay, including a floating holiday.
- Generous PTO that rolls over year over year.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paycheck advances.
- Healthcare options.
- Financial hardship programs.
- Compassionate leave.
- PTO cashout option.
- $250 sign-on bonus, paid as $125 after 30 days of employment and $125 after 60 days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
