Resident Medication Aide

Spring Creek Village•Spring, TX

19h

About The Position

Spring Creek Village, an assisted living community with memory care, is seeking full-time Resident Medication Aides who are compassionate and dedicated to providing care to seniors and supporting a warm, homelike environment. The role administers medications and treatments as prescribed, assists residents with medication procedures, monitors residents’ responses, and provides direct resident care. Aides maintain accurate resident records, coordinate medication handoffs, respond to resident needs and emergencies, and contribute to a clean, supportive community. Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays.

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.

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 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 promptly respond to resident requests for assistance.
Promote teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
Attend required in-service training sessions.
Participate as an active member of the community’s emergency response team.
Maintain standards of appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene in line with company policies.