Resident Medication Assistant (PM - Friday to Monday)

Eskaton•Granite Bay, CA

1d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Eskaton is a nonprofit aging-services organization with a network of 23 communities serving older adults in Northern California. The Resident Medication Assistant provides resident-centered care and assists residents with self-administration of medications after completing the required training. The role also supports residents’ personal care, independence, safety, daily activities, and wellbeing according to their plans of care and instructions from designated care staff. This is a PM-shift position, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., described in the posting as Sunday to Monday. Starting pay is $21.65–$27.32 per hour; actual base pay may vary based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations. The role requires medication-administration training and shadowing, annual continuing education in medication administration, and current first aid and CPR certification for staff providing direct resident care. High school graduation or a GED is preferred, as is two years of experience in a long-term care or assisted-living setting. The work is classified as medium work, with force requirements of up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. Final candidates must pass post-offer pre-employment testing, including a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen, and health screen, and new hires must sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Complete 8 hours of approved medication-administration training and achieve a score 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, orally and in writing, in English.
Have current first aid training and CPR certification if providing direct care to residents.
Have thorough knowledge of medications commonly prescribed to older adults and the ability to follow policies and procedures for assisting with medication dispensing.
Have working knowledge of RCFE regulations and knowledge of personal care services in a residential environment.
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 stated physical demands for medium work, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
Successfully pass post-offer, pre-employment testing, including a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen, and health screen.
Sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide companion care, such as reading, visiting, answering personal correspondence, assisting with bill paying, and completing other tasks listed in the resident’s plan of care.
Provide or assist with bathing or showering to support residents’ cleanliness and hygiene.
Make beds, straighten rooms, and keep resident care areas organized.
Assist residents with dressing when needed while respecting their privacy.
Prepare light meals at the resident’s direction when indicated in the plan of care.
Assist residents with scheduling medical appointments or other vital services as indicated in their plans of care; accompany residents to appointments when directed by designated care staff.
Promote residents’ appropriate independence and maintain awareness of safety for both residents and self while providing care.
Assist residents with simple range-of-motion or other exercises as directed by a nurse or therapist, and ambulate residents according to their endurance levels.
Assist residents to attend fitness programs or planned individual events when directed by the plan of care.
Apply medical or adaptive devices as ordered by an appropriate physician, physician extender, or supervising nurse.
Assist residents with self-administration of medications after successfully completing required medication training.
Collect specimens as directed by designated care staff.
Deliver meal trays from the Dining Room or assist residents to the Dining Room.
Assist residents with personal laundry, including dry cleaning.
Follow Eskaton emergency protocols and policies.
Complete residents’ weights and vital signs as noted in their plans of care.
Provide respite services for spouses and other family members.
Assist with activities, including participating in or leading activities according to instructions from the Activity Director and designated care staff.