Resident Medication Assistant (Part time - NOC)

Eskaton•Granite Bay, CA

19h•$22 - $27

About The Position

The Resident Medication Assistant provides care and support to residents in an assisted living or residential care setting. Duties include companion care; assistance with hygiene, dressing, meals, appointments, exercise, mobility, medications, and daily activities; maintaining residents’ rooms and personal laundry; collecting specimens; recording weights and vital signs; and providing respite to family members. The role promotes resident independence, privacy, and safety and follows Eskaton emergency protocols and policies. Medication assistance is provided after successful completion of required medication training. This is a part-time overnight position scheduled from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Saturday through Monday. Starting pay is $21.65–$27.32 per hour. The final candidate must pass pre-employment criminal background, drug, TB, and health screenings. New hires must sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Complete 8 hours of approved medication-administration training and achieve a grade of at least 85% on the exam.
Complete 8 hours of medication-administration shadowing with an approved trainer.
Complete 4 hours of continuing education in medication administration annually.
Communicate proficiently in spoken and written English.
Have current first aid training and CPR certification if providing direct resident care.
Have thorough knowledge of medications commonly prescribed to older adults and the ability to follow medication-assistance policies and procedures.
Have working knowledge of RCFE regulations and personal care services in a residential environment.
Be able to respond appropriately to new or stressful situations.
Work effectively as part of a healthcare team, share information, seek and use supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Meet the position’s medium-work physical requirements, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Successfully pass the required post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check, drug test, TB screen, and health screen.
Sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED.
Two years of experience in a long-term care or assisted living setting.

Responsibilities

Provide companion care, including reading, visiting, answering correspondence, assisting with bill paying, and other tasks listed in the resident’s plan of care.
Provide or assist with bathing or showering to support resident cleanliness and hygiene.
Make beds, straighten rooms, and keep resident care areas organized.
Assist residents with dressing while respecting their privacy.
Prepare light meals at the resident’s direction when specified in the plan of care.
Help residents schedule medical appointments or other essential services and, when directed, accompany them to appointments.
Promote residents’ appropriate independence and maintain safety for residents and self while providing care.
Assist with simple range-of-motion exercises or other exercises as directed by a nurse or therapist, and ambulate residents according to their endurance.
Apply medical or adaptive devices as ordered by an appropriate physician, physician extender, or supervising nurse.
Assist residents with self-administration of medications after completing required medication training.
Collect specimens as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse.
Deliver meal trays from the dining room or assist residents to the dining room.
Assist residents with personal laundry, including dry cleaning.
Follow prescribed Eskaton emergency protocols and policies.
Complete resident weights and vital signs as specified in plans of care.
Provide respite services for spouses and other family members.
Assist with activities, including participating in or leading them as instructed by the Activity Director and relevant care staff.