Resident Medication Assistant

United Health Services•Endicott, NY

2d•$15 - $21

About The Position

The Resident Medication Assistant at United Health Services (UHS) Senior Living at Ideal supports safe medication administration and provides daily care that helps residents remain comfortable, engaged, and as independent as possible. The role assists with activities of daily living, monitors and documents medication use, responds to resident needs, coordinates appointments, and maintains accurate records and medication supplies. The assistant works with residents, families, and healthcare team members to support dignity, safety, meaningful connections, and quality care. This position is in the Residential Healthcare Facility at UHS Senior Living at Ideal and works the evening shift for 15 regularly scheduled hours per week. Compensation is $15.00–$20.74 per hour, depending on experience. The position is not eligible for benefits. The role contributes to resident safety, medication accuracy, and quality of care in assisted living and adult care facility settings. Working under supervision, the assistant is accountable for assigned residents, identifies and escalates concerns, supports interdisciplinary care coordination and individualized care plans, and maintains organized documentation, medication systems, and resident schedules. The employee must complete New York State Resident Medication Assistant training within two months of hire and obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification within three months of hire. The position requires adherence to applicable regulations, infection prevention protocols, HIPAA standards, and UHS policies, as well as participation in training, audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support certification; may be obtained within three months of hire.
Up to 1 year of experience performing the exact or very similar duties required by the job within the same role or function.
Up to 1 year of customer- or patient-facing experience directly interacting and communicating with the public.
Complete Resident Medication Assistant training in accordance with New York State requirements within two months of hire.
Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification within three months of hire.
Complete required training, competency validations, and continuing education.

Nice To Haves

Up to 1 year of healthcare experience in any job function.
Up to 1 year of experience in the same work environment or setting, such as a hospital, practice, or department/division.
Up to 1 year of technical or systems experience using specialized tools, software, or equipment required for the role.

Responsibilities

Supervise resident medication administration in accordance with physician orders, New York State regulations, and UHS Senior Living policies.
Monitor and document medication ingestion, resident responses, and health observations.
Assist residents with personal hygiene, mobility, toileting, nutrition, and other activities of daily living while promoting dignity, comfort, and independence.
Respond to emergency call systems, assess resident needs, and initiate appropriate interventions or referrals.
Maintain medication cart inventory and supplies, including ordering and auditing, and ensure medications are stored and labeled properly and are unexpired.
Coordinate medical, dental, and behavioral health appointments, prepare documentation, and support residents throughout the care experience.
Document resident care, communications, and updates in accordance with HIPAA and organizational standards.
Identify concerns, escalate issues, and support interdisciplinary care coordination and individualized care plans.
Maintain organized documentation, medication systems, and resident schedules.
Complete required training, competency validations, and continuing education.
Adhere to Department of Health regulations, infection prevention protocols, HIPAA privacy standards, and UHS policies and procedures.
Participate in audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.
Safeguard sensitive data, use systems responsibly, and promptly report potential security incidents, risks, or policy violations.
As applicable, coordinate vendor risk assessments, monitor third-party compliance, and report supply chain or cybersecurity risks.
Demonstrate UHS Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation; perform duties in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations; and take on additional responsibilities as required.