Medication Technician (Medication Assistant)

AgeWell Solvere Living

Location: Bryant, Arkansas, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

compliance

About the role

Join Our Amazing Team of Wellness Professionals!

Are you a compassionate, detail-oriented professional who loves working with seniors? Fox Ridge Bryant, an assisted living and memory care community in Bryant, Arkansas, is currently looking for dedicated Certified Medication Technicians/Certified Medical Assistant to join our team.

* 1500-2300 (3p-11p) Rotating schedule, multiple positions available.

Medication administration, personal care, ADL assistance
Come join our growing team of Certified MAs as we work together to enhance the quality of care and life to our residents!

Apply today and create a better tomorrow for our residents at Fox Ridge Bryant!

About Fox Ridge Bryant

We are a premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Bryant, Arkansas, proudly part of the AgeWell Solvere Living family.

What we Offer

As a certified Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row, AgeWell Solvere Living proudly provides:

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
Paid Time off and Holidays
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Inspiration lives here.

At AgeWell Solvere Living, we don't just offer jobs - we create opportunities for growth and purpose. Just as we honor the legacies of our residents, we celebrate the dreams and aspirations of our team members. Imagine a workplace where your contributions make a real impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported - that's the heart of our culture; we invite you to become part of a dynamic team that champions your potential.

Just as we honor the legacies of those who reside in our communities, we celebrate the dreams of those who work alongside us. Imagine a workplace where your efforts make a meaningful impact on lives, where your ideas are valued, and your growth is nurtured. That's the spirit of our culture - supportive, inclusive, and empowering. Join our team of passionate, caring professionals today!

Purpose:

The Medication Assistant is responsible for the care and assistance of medication administration of residents according to their Individual Service Plan and Physician Orders. They report to the Wellness Director or their designee. Multiple Shifts available.

Qualifications -

Education and Experience:

Each team member who assists or administers medication shall be authorized by the applicable state governing authority.
Meet requirements of the state assisted living medication assistant guidelines
Preferably experience in medication assistance with older adults.
Experienced and interested in working with older adults.
Demonstrates organizational skills
Mature, pleasant, friendly, and cheerful personality.

Responsibilities -

Essential Functions:

Administer and/or assist with self- administration of prescribed medication to residents and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the RN and/or LPN.
Verify identity of resident receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms of records.
Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application, assists or administers medication, using specified procedures.
Take vital signs or observes residents to detect respond to specified types of medication and prepares report or notifies designed personnel of unexpected reactions.
Document reasons prescribed drugs are not ingested by resident.
Adhere to community medication policies.
Administers or assists with medication administration via the following routes: oral, topical, eye, ear and nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual and buccal per state and certification guidelines.
May receive supply of ordered medications from the pharmacy
May record and restock medication inventory.
Complete required annual medication training.
Provide personal care to the resident in a compassionate and understanding manner.
Under the direction of the RN or Wellness Manager, the medication assistant may perform the following duties:
Provide bed bath, shower or tub bath as appropriate
Provide appropriate care of skin, hair, nails, mouth and feet
Provide good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory patients
Assist resident in and out of bed and with ambulation
Assist resident with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroom
Assist with feeding and dressing residents
Monitor and record temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, as directed by the Wellness Manager. Significant changes in the resident’s condition will be reported to the Wellness Manager immediately.
Change simple dressings and ostomy bags
Assist with catheter cares
Remind and assist resident in taking pre-measured medications
Maintain an accurate and complete record of care provided and document observations appropriately
Perform various housekeeping duties related to resident care
Responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, written documentation, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.
Provides outstanding service to all Residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of Residents.
Facilitates socialization among Residents by leading activities
Invites and/or reminds Residents to participate in planned activities.
Carries out other duties as assigned by the Wellness Director or designee to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet resident needs
May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.

About AgeWell Solvere Living

Operates assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities.

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