Resident Medication Aide

The Aspenwood Company has opportunities for Part Time Resident Medication Aides (Certified preferred) at our Village on the Park McKinney location a senior living community.

Pay Rate : $17.50 / hr.

Part-Time : 7 : 00 a.m.

7 : 00 a.m.

3 : 00 p.m.

3 : 00 p.m.

11 : 00 p.m.

11 : 00 p.m.

7 : 00 a.m.

The Resident Medication Aide provides direct care to residents following an individual service plan, treats each resident with respect and dignity, recognizes individual needs, and encourages independence.

You will foster a homelike atmosphere throughout the community.

You must have the desire to work with seniors and have a tolerance for behaviors associated with dementia and other aging processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of tasks with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters.
• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician.

A monitor’s response to existing treatment plans, aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects; monitors residents for occurrence of such and notifies HCC.

Adheres to community infection control policies and procedures relevant to medication / treatment administration.

Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure.

Supervises residents who self-administer medication.

Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.

Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedure.

This includes documentation related to : medication distribution, leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in resident’s physical condition and or behaviors, visitors, etc.

Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor.

• Writes weekly / monthly summaries as assigned, addressing specifically the problems identified in the service plan.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
• Receives reports on all residents.
• Counts controlled substances with off going RMA, assumes responsibility for assuring accuracy of count before accepting keys.
• Provides direct resident care in accordance with the Resident Assistant Job Description.
• Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance including emergency call pendants, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
• Attend all inservices as required.
• Member of the community’s emergency response team.
• Maintains a professional appearance and good personal hygiene per company policies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED required
• 6 months to 1 year of prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors
• Delegated by a Registered Nurse for medication administration
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, good judgement and attention to detail
• Understanding of HIPPA requirements

EOE / M / F / D / V