Medication Aide
Houston, TX, United States
Perks and Benefits*:
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 Plan
Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?
*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status
Minimum 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
Why You Should Work With Us:
As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving,employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that's why we have been certifiedby our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 5th Year in a row. Createyour healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growthopportunities we offer.
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Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.