Medication Aide

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Work With Purpose At Five Star Senior Living, our
people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their
vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our
mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to
nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members
enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth,
within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as
well. The Opportunity The Certified Caregiver – Medication Aide position
provides support for our communitys residents with the essential
day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Certified
Caregivers are responsible for administering daily medications. Duties
include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting samples.
The ideal Certified Caregiver will be detail oriented, possess knowledge
of resident care procedures and have excellent communication skills.
What Youll Do Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription
or non-prescription, to residents Record medication dosages and times
Observe residents and document changes in their condition Gather samples
for analysis Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned Uphold
all health and safety standards Follows federal, state, and agency
regulations to protect own health and that of others Coordinate with
different nurses to assist with resident care and medications Follow
written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications Respond to
resident emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify
residents needs Protects confidential client information unless
otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare Seeks guidance
from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficient
Responsibilities include customer service, administering medication,
caregiving, resident safety and communication What Youll Bring
POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of a state
approved Medication Aide course and is approved to assist with or
administer oral and external medications, per state regulations Must
demonstrate competency to perform medication administration in
accordance with state… For full info follow application link. EEOC
Five Star prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for
employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age,
marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. In
addition to federal requirements, Five Star complies with applicable
state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every
location in which the company has communities and/or facilities. This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but
not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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