Medication Assistant

Medication Assistant Edina Heights Senior Living - 3.2 Minneapolis, MN Job Details Full-time $22 - $24 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Referral program Qualifications Medical documentation Maintaining an organized workspace Resident's rights Patient monitoring Caregiving Working with geriatric patients English Assisting with ADLs Long-term care facility experience High school diploma or GED Medication supplies Certified Medication Aide Cleaning Patient interaction Medication management CNA Geriatrics Bathing assistance Entry level Patient observation Full Job Description Perks and Benefits•: Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000 Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000 Access to earned wages prior to payday Generous PTO Plan Career Development An employee engaged scheduling system Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace Walking Spree rewards for healthy habits Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment? Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent preferred Minimum of 1-year of previous experience as a Caregiver or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting (experience may depend on state requirements) Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation Must complete Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required)

Essential Functions:

Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including; pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for the security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts May be called upon to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as needed Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistance Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary Upholds Residents' Rights at all times Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner Assists in the dining room during resident meal times as needed Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings, and provides residents with opportunities for self-expression and enhanced self-esteem through spontaneous individual or small group interaction and activity May be called upon to assist with Caregiver housekeeping responsibilities.