Resident Medication Aide

The Aspenwood Company - The Village of Heights • Houston, TX

5h

About The Position

Resident Medication Aides provide medication assistance and direct resident care in Village of the Heights, an assisted living community with memory care. The role calls for compassionate, dedicated care that helps foster a warm, supportive, homelike environment for seniors. Full-time and part-time shifts are available, and employees must be available to work weekends and holidays. The stated pay rate is $16.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months to one year of prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors.
• 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.

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 co-workers.
• Attend all required in-service training sessions.
• Participate actively in the community's emergency response team.
• Maintain 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED