All Shift Medication Aides
Company: Caring Places Management
Location: South Beach
Posted on: May 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: At Caring Places Management, we have been
passionate about providing exceptional care for seniors throughout
the Pacific Northwest since we opened our first community in 1991.
We are committed to achieving our mission of Exceeding Expectations
for Loving, Thoughtful Care by offering our residents caring,
thoughtful service in a homelike environment.Caring Places
Management is actively recruiting an empathetic, qualified
individual to join our Memory Care community, South Beach Manor, as
a Medication Aide. As part of our team, you work with seniors
requiring assistance and their families to determine their
individual needs and requirements. Why work for Caring Places
Management? We truly believe in our company motto: "Exceeding
Expectations for Loving, Thoughtful Care".Medication Aides will
enhance the care and life quality for each resident
by:Understanding and providing services outlined in the Service
Plan for each resident;Listening to, and communicating with, each
resident in a sensitive manner;Being aware of the
emotional/behavioral/mental conditions/needs of each resident and
respond in a gentle, reassuring way;Providing personal care as
appropriate while striving to promote self-care, independence and
dignity, and preserving privacy;Working as part of a team in
meeting resident needs;Other activities as assigned.Medication
Aides will protect the safety and health of each resident
by:Assuring the safety of each resident by knowing what to do in
any emergency situation by being aware of the needs of each
resident, and by knowing the physical environment of our
facility;Receiving emergency protocol training;Dispensing
medication according to physician's orders and under the auspices
of the RN;Performing treatments according to physician and RN
directions;Following documentation requirements of State
regulations, the RN and the facility;Documenting observed changes
in condition, interventions/programs used and observed results, and
any unusual occurrence in each resident's daily
routine;Communicating observed changes in the physical condition of
the resident to the supervising RN, LPN, Resident Care Coordinator,
physician, and family members when appropriate;Communicating with
family members and visitors as directed by the Administrator with
care to protect the privacy of each resident;Communicating in a
comprehensive and positive manner to other employees at shift
change to assure continuity of program and care;Intervening and/or
redirecting when appropriate to insure the safety and well-being of
all residents;Using good body mechanics when transferring residents
and when lifting/moving other objects to avoid injury;Promptly
reporting any injuries/incidents that occur in accordance with
facility protocol;Assisting in keeping the facility in compliance
with State regulations by following all protocol of delegations
tasks at all times;Other activities as assigned.Medication Aides
will assist in providing a pleasant, comfortable environment for
residents by:Helping to maintain a safe, organized, clean and
efficient workplace;Striving to keep our facility calm and positive
by using good communication skills, including the use of simple,
reassuring terms and a calming tone of voice when
speaking;Maintaining a team approach to the correct and efficient
completion of all shift tasks, assisting in these tasks when
necessary;Other activities as assigned.Medication Aides will
continually improve their skills to better serve residents
by:Completing continuing education as required;Attending all
Medication Aide meetings under the direction of the RN;Attending
staff/training meetings;Keeping all certifications current,
including CPR and First Aid;Other activities as assigned.Medication
Aides will honor each resident, at all times, by abiding by the
Resident Bill of Rights.Requirements:Requirements and
Qualifications:Current Medication Aide certification (NAR, HCA or
CNA)At least one year of experience, ideally in an assisted living,
memory care, or elderly care setting, preferredBLS certification,
preferredSchedule:Day ShiftEvening ShiftOvernight ShiftFull Time or
Part TimeWage is starting at $16, DOE &
CertificationsBenefits:Health Insurance - FT Employees ONLYDental &
Vision InsuranceHSA WellVia (Telehealth) - FREE TO EMPLOYEES &
FAMILY MEMBERS AND EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON HIRE401K
PlanPTOCompetitive WagesEmployee AppreciationFree On the Job
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