Medication Aide Jobs

Magnolia Springs Loveland , managed by Life Care Services, offer Extraordinary Impressions and a work-life balance that’s truly rewarding. Our creative, energetic and friendly team is passionate about working with seniors and their families. High standards, fun and fair work, cool people who appreciate what you do for them. Be the reason someone smiles today. Working for our senior residents at Magnolia Springs will make your heart happy. We are seeking experienced & hospitality focused Medication Assistant. Responsible to administer medications as prescribed by the physician, documents the administration, the medication effectiveness, and any noted adverse reactions or side effects under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

If you are a compassionate, dedicated, advocate for seniors.......WE NEED YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

WE HAVE AN AWESOME TEAM, WONDERFUL RESIDENTS AND APPRECIATIVE FAMILIES!!

YOU RECEIVE FREE MEALS FROM A GOURMET CHEF MENU WHEN WORKING!!

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Report to Director of Health Services and/or LPN-LVN-Care Partner all unusual behavior of resident (changing of status) or refusal of medications.
• Do all linens per shift (where applicable).
• Assist with personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy (where applicable).
• Assist residents as assigned with a high quality of medication administration assistance per individual Care Plan/ISP as directed by physician orders.
• Follow through with all assignments on a timely basis in accordance to chain of command.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.
• Utilize on an on-going basis each day all aspects of special programs offered in Heartfelt Connections Program (where applicable).
• Assist residents with meal time, cut food, encourage to eat, feed when needed (where applicable).
• Keep kitchen, work station, laundry room, and bathroom and common areas neat and clean
• Provide activities as planned and/or directed (where applicable).
• Provide emergency care within scope of practice.
• Document resident status as per policy.
• Make beds as needed in A.M., turn down as needed in P.M., strip beds once each week or PRN (where applicable).
• Maintain calm atmosphere at all times.
• Respond to all call lights and emergencies in a timely manner
• Do all personal laundry on resident’s first scheduled shower day (where applicable).

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• One (1) year experience working in Assisted Living or Health Care preferred
• One (1) year experience working as HHA/CNA/PCA/RA preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community
• Medication Assistance Certification
• Doctor’s statement verifying free from communicable disease

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products
• Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge in all areas of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies relevant to healthcare services
• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language
• Capable of administering employee incentive, retention and training programs
• Good communication skills (oral and written)

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu.