Lead Medication Aide - Night Shift (10-6) at Flatiron Construction Corp

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Administration, Resident Care, Supervision, Decision Making, Communication, Documentation, Safety, Compliance, Critical Thinking, Dementia Care, Infection Control, Emergency Response, Leadership, Patient Care, Time Management, Problem Solving

Industry

Description

JASMINE ESTATES OKC IS LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE MED-AIDE FOR NIGHT SHIFT. MUST HAVE WEEKEND AVAILABILITY POSITION SUMMARY The Night Shift Lead Medication Aide– Medication Aide is responsible for ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of residents during overnight hours at Jasmine Estates Memory Care. This role combines direct resident care and medication administration with supervisory responsibilities, requiring strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to make informed decisions regarding resident care needs in a memory care environment. The Night Shift Lead serves as the primary point of contact during overnight hours, ensuring continuity of care, responding appropriately to changes in resident condition, and communicating effectively with team members, leadership, and on-call healthcare professionals. ---------------------------------------- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES RESIDENT CARE & SUPERVISION * Provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including toileting, mobility, hygiene, and comfort care * Monitor residents throughout the night to ensure safety, dignity, and emotional well-being * Observe and assess changes in residents’ physical, cognitive, or emotional condition and respond appropriately * Make informed, timely decisions regarding resident care needs, escalating concerns to on-call nurses or leadership as required MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION * Administer medications accurately and safely in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and state regulations * Monitor residents for medication effectiveness and potential side effects * Exercise sound judgment when addressing medication-related concerns, refusals, or adverse reactions * Accurately document medication administration and report concerns promptly COMMUNICATION & DOCUMENTATION * Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with residents, families (as appropriate), team members, and on-call staff * Provide thorough shift reports and documentation to ensure continuity of care * Communicate changes in resident condition, incidents, or concerns clearly and promptly * Serve as a calm, reliable leader during emergencies or unexpected situations LEADERSHIP & OVERSIGHT * Supervise and support night shift care staff, ensuring tasks are completed appropriately * Provide guidance, direction, and support to team members during the shift * Ensure compliance with facility policies, care plans, and safety procedures * Act as the facility’s responsible lead during overnight hours SAFETY & COMPLIANCE * Respond effectively to emergencies, falls, or behavioral concerns * Ensure a safe, secure, and orderly environment throughout the night * Follow infection control, confidentiality (HIPAA), and memory care best practices ---------------------------------------- QUALIFICATIONS * Current Medication Aide / Care Aide certification (as required by state regulations) * Experience in memory care, assisted living, or long-term care preferred * Supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred * Strong communication skills, both verbal and written * Demonstrated ability to make informed, independent decisions regarding resident care * Compassionate, patient, and professional approach to dementia care ---------------------------------------- SKILLS & COMPETENCIES * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities * Ability to remain calm and effective during overnight and emergency situations * Attention to detail in medication administration and documentation * Leadership skills with a collaborative and supportive approach ---------------------------------------- WORK ENVIRONMENT * Memory care setting with residents requiring varying levels of supervision and support * Overnight hours requiring alertness, reliability, and independence

Responsibilities

The Night Shift Lead Medication Aide ensures resident safety, comfort, and well-being during overnight hours by providing direct care, administering medications, and offering supervisory support to the night shift staff. This role involves acting as the primary overnight contact, responding to resident needs, and communicating effectively with leadership and on-call professionals.