Registered Medication Aid

Job Description

Job Description

Living Well Assisted Living is a Residential Assisted Living, built on the premise of innovation and the promise of quality care for our seniors. We are looking for Energetic, Responsible, Loving caregivers, that can take initiative and display the ethics of teamwork. We offer flexible scheduling and a chance to advance your career. We want caregivers that love what they do and take pride in caring for our senior population.

We are searching for qualified and self-motivated Registered Medication Aids to join our assisted living facility. You will perform a variety of patient care duties including administering medication, reporting changes, collecting samples, and recording medication dosages.

The ideal medication technician will be extremely detail-oriented and possess in-depth knowledge of patient care procedures. Providing excellent patient care is a vital part of this job, which is why excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO :

Assists with the administration of prescribed medications.

Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position

Assists residents with activities of daily living to include but not limited to showering, grooming, dressing, eating and toileting.

Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues to appropriate supervisors

Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident rooms, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisor. Other duties include cooking and laundry as assigned for your shift.

Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts

Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents

Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information

Assists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities

Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities

Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals

Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers