Certified Medication Aide

Perry Lutheran Homes is looking for compassionate CMA/CNAs like you to care for our wonderful residents in our Christian, caring communities. A few of the perks you'll find at Perry Lutheran Homes will be competitive pay and an excellent benefits package! (For full-time employees) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Flex Spending Account 403b Investment Account (Similar to 401k, but for non-profit organizations) Paid Holidays Paid / Earned Time Off 50% off Acorns & Oaks on-site, Inter-Generational, Christian Academy (Daycare) Tuition Benefits unique to Perry Lutheran Homes for ALL positions and employees! Employee Assistance Program Bistro at Eden Acres StepUp Career Advancement Program to help you achieve your dreams Referral bonus program for referring team members and residents Tuition Reimbursement Program Discounted monthly rate at Snap Fitness in Perry Team Member Appreciation Weeks Community Outreach Events•Project Deliver the LOVE Volunteer Opportunities•PLH Meals on Wheels Supportive, Christ-centered work environment Putting people before profits The best residents ever! And so much more! Position and Shift Offerings•

Flexible Scheduling:

Full-time:

2PM-10PM (Monday-Friday Available)

Part-time:

6AM-2PM 6AM-10AM 2PM-10PM 2PM-6PM 6PM-10PM 10PM-6

AM Shift Differential Pay:

5% more for 2pm-10pm, 10% more for 10pm-6am How You'll Make an

Impact:

Provide resident-centered care focusing on engagement and life enrichment Assist residents with daily living activities focusing on safety and compassion Become a valuable team-member working together to create positivity Demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness by building meaningful relationships Use critical thinking skills to constantly improve and innovate Read and contribute to shift reports and care notes to ensure continuity of care. Greet visitors and direct them to the right room. Respond to emergencies situations by following Perry Lutheran Homes policies and procedures. If a medication administration class is successfully completed by employee, administer medications per the MAR. Report to Nurse or Nursing Leadership if any signs of community member abuse or witnessed misappropriation. Report to Memory Care Coordinator when not able to work or when in overtime. Complete Health Stream, in-person, and any other required training according to state and federal regulation. Assist to provide community members with a safe, home-like environment. Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by nurse or memory care coordinator verbally or in writing. And More!

Requirements:

Functional literacy in written and spoken English. High school graduate or equivalent. Certified Nursing Assistant with dementia caregiving experience. Medication administration or Certified Medication Aide experience with proof of Department of Health Services approved medication administration program listing on state registry. Experience with electronic records and ability to write reports and correspondence (Point Click Care experience preferred). Physical and emotional capacity, education and experience to respond to community member needs. Physical demands such as; standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing stairs, hearing, seeing, kneeling, lifting up to 35 pounds or more. Ability to effectively communicate with confidence, clarity, precision, and professionalism. Flexibility to meet the twenty-four hour care needs of community members. Must be at least 18 years of age. Basic computer knowledge and skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Google Docs, and more). Ability to connect and build rapport with residents, resident families, and staff. Demonstrates great problem-solving skills, communication skills, and time management skills. If this opportunity sounds like the one for you, please apply online today! Perry Lutheran Homes is your locally owned and managed, Christian Caring Community serving Perry and surrounding communities for nearly 65 years. Perry Lutheran Homes offers innovative, personalized, Christ-centered living and care at three campuses in Perry, IA•Spring Valley Campus, King's Gardens Campus and Eden Acres Campus. Services include independent and assisted living, award-winning memory care, in-home care, respite care, skilled nursing care, rehabilitative therapy, intermediate and long-term care, end-of-life care and meals on wheels. A pre-employment drug screen is required for this position. Perry Lutheran Homes is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00•$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

CMA:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

CNA (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Perry, IA 50220 (Required)

Work Location:

In person