Medication Aide (PT - 10:30PM - 6:30AM)
On-siteOverland, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Administer medications to residents under licensed nurse direction while performing assigned treatments and assisting with activities of daily living including hygiene, toileting, and feeding. Document all care observations, charting, and compliance with facility policies and regulations. Provide redirection and intervention for behavior as part of personal care plans, while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality and professional appearance. This role requires standing and walking for the majority of the shift, with occasional lifting up to 75 lbs. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid state certification as a Registered Medication Aide, and possess reliable transportation.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- United States Citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit
- Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in this state
- Certified as Registered Medication Aide in this state
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to provide covered PCA services according to the person's PCA Care Plan
- Ability to operate a motorized vehicle and have reliable transportation for work in the community
- Ability to make appropriate professional judgments
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision
- Occasional use of hands, wrists and fingers and lifting or moving up to 75 lbs may be required
- Movements such as stooping, crouching, bending, kneeling, climbing and reaching are occasionally required
- This position requires spending a majority of the workday standing and walking, with occasional sitting
- Noise and/or level of distractions in the work environment is moderate
- I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- At least six months experience in an assisted living community preferred
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