Resident Medication Assistant (PM - Friday to Monday)

Eskaton Careers•Granite Bay, CA

11h

About The Position

The Resident Medication Assistant provides companion and personal care to residents in an assisted living setting, following each resident’s plan of care and Eskaton policies. Duties include supporting hygiene, dressing, mobility, meals, appointments, medication self-administration, activities, and other daily needs while promoting residents’ independence, privacy, and safety. The role also includes following emergency protocols and documenting or completing assigned resident care tasks such as weights and vital signs. This position works the PM shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The posting states Friday to Monday in the title and Sunday to Monday in the shift description. Starting pay is $21.65–$27.32 per hour; base pay may vary based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations.

Requirements

Complete eight hours of approved medication administration training and pass the examination with a grade of 85% or better.
Satisfactorily complete eight hours of medication administration shadowing with an approved Trainer.
Complete four hours of continuing education on 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 implement policies and procedures for assisting with medication dispensing.
Have working knowledge of RCFE regulations.
Know how to perform personal care services in a residential environment.
Respond appropriately to new and 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.
Successfully pass post-offer, pre-employment testing, including a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test, and health screen.
Sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.
Meet the physical demands of Medium Work: exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred.
Two years of experience in a long-term care or assisted living setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide companion care, including reading, visiting, answering personal correspondence, assisting with bill paying, or 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 as needed while respecting individual privacy.
Prepare light meals when directed by the resident and noted in the plan of care.
Assist residents in scheduling medical appointments or other vital services as indicated in the plan of care.
Accompany residents to appointments when directed by the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, Wellness Nurse, or Executive Director.
Promote appropriate independence and maintain awareness of resident and staff safety 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 levels.
Assist residents to attend site 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 successful completion of 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 Eskaton emergency protocols and policies.
Complete resident weights and vital signs as indicated in the plan of care.
Provide respite services for spouses or other family members.
Assist with activities, including participating in or leading activities according to instructions from the Activity Director and Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse.