Resident Medication Aide

The Aspenwood Company - Village On the Park Plano • Plano, TX

5d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Village on the Park Plano, an assisted living community with memory care, is hiring compassionate Resident Medication Aides to support residents and foster a warm, homelike environment. The role administers and assists with medications and treatments, monitors residents, maintains accurate records, provides direct resident care, and responds to residents’ needs and emergencies. Full-time opportunities are available, along with other shift options. 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.
• 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

• Use 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 RMAs 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 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.
• Perks at Work discounted purchase pricing.
• 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