Certified Medication Aide
Join the Havenwood Homes Family!
Are you a compassionate and skilled Certified Medication Aide looking for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment? Look no further! Our small, family-owned memory care facility is the perfect place for you to shine.
Why Choose Us?
- Intimate Setting: Our cozy facility provides personalized care and support to just 14 residents, allowing you to build meaningful relationships and make a real difference in their lives.
- Manageable Workload: Unlike larger facilities, our small size means you’ll have a more manageable workload, allowing you to focus on what matters most – providing exceptional care to our residents.
- Close-Knit Team: Our team is like a family, working together to ensure our residents receive the best possible care. You’ll have the support and resources you need to succeed, without feeling overwhelmed.
Your Opportunities:
Medication Management:
- Supervise self-administered medication for memory care residents
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines, under the direction of LPN/LVN/RN or Director of Health and Wellness
- Count and sign for narcotics with approved personnel, reporting any discrepancies to supervisor immediately
- Order medication and treatments from pharmacy, ensuring 7-day supply buffer
- Verify medication received matches pharmacy label and medical record, reporting discrepancies to pharmacy and supervisor
Medication Storage and Maintenance:
- Store medication properly, separating lotions, ointments, and liquids
- Date vials and bottles upon initial opening, following pharmacy protocol
- Conduct weekly inspections to remove expired medication
- Verify MARs (Medication Administration Records) accuracy and report discrepancies
- Move discontinued medication from Med cart and give to supervisor
Resident Care:
- Provide personal care, including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, continence care, and eating assistance
- Perform general nursing care, such as vital signs, temperature, blood pressure, and weight checks
- Document resident information in daily logs and notify supervisor of concerns
- Answer calls and assist residents as assigned
Additional Opportunities:
- Clean and restock medication carts daily, with weekly deep cleaning
- Attend staff training videos and participate in ongoing education
- Maintain accurate records, including preparing medical charts for admissions and ensuring completeness within 48 hours
- Keep room neat and tidy, ensuring a safe and organized environment
- Empty trash bins regularly to maintain a clean and hygienic space
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation: Fair pay and benefits to support your well-being.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development to help you advance in your career.
- Family-Like Environment: A supportive team and a sense of community that feels like home.
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan: Health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.
How We Value and Appreciate Our Employees:
- Recognition: We regularly acknowledge and celebrate employee achievements and milestones.
- Ongoing Training: We provide opportunities for professional growth and development to help you advance in your career.
- Supportive Team: We foster a collaborative environment where you can share ideas, ask questions, and support your colleagues.
- Wellness: We prioritize employee well-being, offering benefits and programs that promote physical and mental health.
- Appreciation Events: We show gratitude through employee appreciation events, bonuses, and other rewards.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current Medication Technician certification (depending on state regulations)
- 1-3 months of related experience or training in senior living
- Proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond to emergency situations
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Superior time management skills
- Strong team player with a passion for helping seniors
If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care and support, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team and become a part of the Havenwood Homes family.