Medication Aide - Part Time Day Shift at BETHESDA GROUP

Springfield, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Administration, Compassion, Interpersonal Skills, Resident-Centered Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Documentation, Communication, Team Leadership, Safety Awareness, Empathy, Daily Living Assistance, Time Management, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Basic Cleaning, Emergency Response

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: 362 The Gardens at Springfield - Springfield, MO 65807 Position Type: Part Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $19.25 - $22.00 Hourly Job Category: Health Care Day Shift Medication Aide $1,500 Sign-On Bonus Seeking a compassionate Medication Aide to support our senior residents on the day shift. Schedule: Day shift, every other weekend Key Duties: Administer medications accurately and on time Provide respectful, resident-centered care Assist with daily activities and engagement while ensuring safety Make a difference every day in a supportive senior living community. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sets up medications and passes them to residents following established policies and procedures. Performs narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift. Orders medications from pharmacy following community policies. Checks MAR’s for error following community policy. Calls residents families to bring in medication as needed if applicable. Pulls expired medication or discontinued medications, prepares for drug destruction. Administers treatments, takes vital signs, and weighs residents. Documents/charts on residents’ changes and unusual occurrences. Documents medical changes and orders on MAR per Dr. orders. Ensures lab work, faxes, physician orders, and medication orders are completed and filed according to community policies and procedures. Schedules doctor appointments as needed. Admits new residents per community policy. Assists residents with showers, grooming, dressing, and toileting as needed. Assists residents with activities of daily living as described on individual care plans. Assists with basic cleaning and maintenance issues when needed. Cleans up after incidents in a timely, efficient manner while maintaining the dignity of the resident. Assists residents who have fallen providing safety, security, and compassion. Escorts residents to and from the dining room as needed. Picks up laundry from resident’s apartment as needed and transport to laundry room. Assists in serving meals and beverages and taking meal orders as needed. Answers call lights with patience and compassion following company guidelines. Listens to residents with empathy and assurance. Follows up with appropriate personnel regarding resident concerns. Makes rounds on resident to ensure their safety and provide assistance as needed. Calls Health Services Director, doctors, and families to inform of any change in condition, incidents, medications, etc. as needed. Attends meetings/in-services/training sessions as required by Health Services Director and/or Executive Director. Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights. Communicates with residents, families, visitors, and employees in a positive manner using excellent communication skills. Provides tours to potential residents and families that show how the resident’s individual needs can be met and promotes the concept of care in the community. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor that encourages a positive, nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests. Ensures excellent customer service by maintaining open and honest communication, answering phone promptly and professionally, and ensuring residents, families, physicians, and other employee’s needs are met. Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between meal times. Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes. Performs all other duties as assigned or required. Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job May occasionally be assigned to be the shift/team leader as needed. Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, staff, and families. Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled. Must be knowledgeable of the location of the SDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines. Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise. Ability to work in stressful situations with residents, families, visitors, and other staff. Must have knowledge and skills to administer medications safely. Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement. Education/Experience High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Certification in medication administration and CPR/First Aid as required per state regulations. Working Environment/Physical Requirements Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach. Must be able to lift residents in excess of 100 pounds with assistance. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

The Medication Aide is responsible for administering medications to residents accurately and on time while providing respectful, resident-centered care. They assist with daily activities and ensure the safety and well-being of senior residents.