Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Resident Assistant 7A-7P
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 Mississippi 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).
$32,730 / year median in Mississippi
+20% projected growth
Job Description
The duties and responsibilities of the Resident Assistant in Personal Care include performing non-skilled personal care tasks for residents as assigned, in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and policies and procedures of the company. These responsibilities include but are not limited to assistance with Activities of Daily Living, housekeeping, laundry, serving meals and medication management. Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred Minimum Qualifications Minimum 10th grade education or comparable work experience and work-related education. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have verification that he/she is not listed on the "Mississippi Nurses Aide Abuse Registry" as required by the State of Mississippi Department of Health; ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions; must be able to perform skills as learned through continuous on-the-job training. Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.