Medication Aide - Sinceri Senior Living : Job Details

Perks and Benefits*:* Requirement: KMA or CMA Certification* Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter* Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace* Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000* Access to earned wages prior to payday* Generous PTO Plan* Career Development* An employee engaged scheduling system* Length of Service Bonus Program* Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits* 401K Retirement PlanOh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?* Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment statusMinimum Eligibility Requirements:* A high school diploma or equivalent preferred* Minimum of 1-year of previous experience as a Caregiver or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting (experience may depend on state requirements)* Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members* Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation* Must complete Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required)Essential Functions:* Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including; pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation* Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner* Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for the security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts* May be called upon to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as needed* Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistance* Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary* Upholds Residents' Rights at all times* Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy* Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse* Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner* Assists in the dining room during resident meal times as needed* Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings, and provides residents with opportunities for self-expression and enhanced self-esteem through spontaneous individual or small group interaction and activity* May be called upon to assist with Caregiver housekeeping responsibilities.