Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
LL
Leisure Living
Care Team Lead
Career Insights for Medication Aide / Technician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Michigan data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).
$34,121 / year median in Michigan
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Leisure Living Oliver Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care
- Owosso, MI Opportunities on second and third shift; 2p-10pm or 10p-6am Fun working environment!
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for shift team leadership and resident care needs for community. Must be on premises while on duty.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serve as 'go-to' resource person for team members Participate with orientation and training for care team members Foster a positive work environment and strong support for developing skills with other care team members Assure that residents are treated with kindness and respect, through mentoring and modeling appropriate care and customer service when orientating new care team members Protect residents from accidents and injuries by practicing safe work habits and safe lifting habits Be responsible for the safety of residents in the case of emergency Assist with schedule coverage needs as necessary Review and provide resident care as outlined in resident service plans Answer resident call signals, as well as door and safety alarms promptly Administer/pass medications to residents according to physician orders and policies Review and process physician orders utilizing eMAR in conjunction with pharmacy support Conduct departmental reviews/audits. Providing results to Director of Resident Care Assure adequate medication and supply inventory for residents Observe and report non-emergent resident behavior and condition changes to Care Coordinator and/or Director of Resident Care Complete daily charting and documentation as required Follow and comply with infection control, safety, emergency and confidentiality policies and procedures Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors Remain awake and alert while on shift Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must work to demonstrateLeisure Living Management Values:
Live and work each day with purpose Accept accountability and demonstrate responsibility Embrace lifelong learning Promote mutual respect Display transparency Appreciate diversity Practice forgiveness Be thankfulSKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education and Experience High school diploma/GED and successful completion of Care Specialist I and II curriculum within 90 days of hire and at least 6 months of recent experience as a Care Specialist or equivalent experience is required. Certificates and Licenses Must have CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire. Computer Skills Must have demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment, with a capacity to master company specific software. Other Requirements Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision Effective oral and written communication skills Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills Superior communication and interpersonal skills Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co-workers and leadership staff at the community Developed organizational skills Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner Ability to maintain a high level of confidentialityPHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand- Frequently Walk
- Frequently Sit
- Occasionally Reach outward
- Frequently Reach above shoulder
- Occasionally Climb
- Occasionally Squat or Kneel
- Occasionally Bend
- Frequently Twist
- Frequently Lift/Carry/Transfer 10 lbs. or less
- Frequently 11-20 lbs.
- Frequently 21-50 lbs.
- Occasionally 51-100 lbs.
- Occasionally with assistance Over 100 lbs.
- N/A Push/Pull 10 lbs. or less
- Frequently 11-20 lbs.
- Frequently 21-50 lbs.
- Occasionally 51-100 lbs.
- Occasionally Over 100 lbs.
- Occasionally Connecting Seniors, Families and Communities For over 37 years, our senior living communities have served seniors and their families across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Tennessee, with each location offering unique services including independent, enhanced, and assisted living, as well as memory care and rehabilitation and skilled nursing.