Medication Aide - Wallick Communities : Job Details

Description Joining The Ashford of Beavercreek as a Medication Aide is your opportunity to make an impact in the daily lives of our senior residents. Our community in Beavercreek, OH becomes a home that can not only sustain, but also improve the quality of life for our residents and provide peace of mind for their loved ones. The Ashford is a great place for our residents to live, and a great place for you to work.  Specifics: 

• We offer complete schedule flexibility; full time, part time, and PRN opportunities.
• Competitive pay ray - up to $24/hr., plus shift differentials.
• Medication Aide Certification from the Ohio Board of Nursing - required.

Benefits:  

• Pay on-demand, access your money as soon as you earn it! 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid time off & Holiday Pay  
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance within 2 weeks 
• Tuition reimbursement (*** We will pay for your Medication Aide training!)
• Gym membership or Fitness equipment reimbursement  
• Employee Referral Bonus  
• Free meals  
• Company provided uniforms  
• 401(k) with a company match after 90 days  
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance  
• Voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage  

About your role as a Medication Aide: You will provide medication administration and direct resident care to residents daily. The Certified Medication Aide will strive to promote resident's independence while supporting their activities of daily living in a time and manner in which the resident prefers. Your Responsibilities:

• Administer medications, as prescribed, and under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Promptly report to the nurse, a resident's request/need for PRN medications.
• Promptly report to the nurse any adverse or concerning reactions to medications.
• Provide exceptional Personal service and daily care to residents.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff management and families.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
• Provides physical resident care to include all aspects of personal hygiene and grooming.
• Answers call lights in a timely manner and responds accordingly to the resident's needs.
• Assists in maintaining acceptable nutrition for residents and documents meal intake, as prescribed.
• Knows proper technique for first aide.
• Completes documentation of medication administration.
• Assists in maintaining a therapeutic environment for the residents.
• Motivates and encourages resident involvement in the participation in activities.
• Assists residents to and from activities.
• Lifting, turning, and re-positioning residents as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned or delegated by the Director of Care or Designee.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Current valid Medication Aide Certificate authorized by the Ohio Board of Nursing. CPR Certified. Nurse Aide Certification.   Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical (completed by our Nurse Practitioner) and background check.