Resident Medication Aide

The Aspenwood Company•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Resident Medication Aide provides medication assistance and direct resident care in an assisted living community with memory care. The role includes administering prescribed medications and treatments, monitoring residents, maintaining accurate records, responding to resident needs and emergencies, and helping maintain a safe, clean, supportive community. Full-time shifts are available from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Part-time shifts are also listed. Availability to work weekends and holidays is required. The pay rate is $16.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months to one year of prior resident care experience; experience with seniors is preferred.
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 with seniors is preferred.

Responsibilities

Exercise independent judgment and discretion when 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 Resident Medication Aides and verify accuracy before accepting keys.
Provide direct resident care as described in the Resident Assistant Job Description.
Follow emergency procedures and respond promptly to resident requests for assistance.
Promote teamwork through cooperative interactions with coworkers.
Attend required in-service training sessions.
Participate as an active member of the community’s emergency response team.
Maintain appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene in accordance with company policies.