Medication Aide

Reports to: DON/Administrator

Job Classification: Hourly (Non Exemption Status)

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least a high school graduate or equivalent and at least 18 years old. College or Specialty training such as C.N.A., nursing or other medical training is particularly advantageous. On the job training caring for the elderly is also highly desirable.

Organizational Values:

Family

• Actively supporting a healthy family dynamic within the organization by exhibiting the following behaviors: kindness, caring, devotion, and support.
• Behaviors are evident in his/hers interactions with residents and team members.

Quality

• Actively supports, participates, and drives initiatives to grow technical skills both individually and as a team.
• He/she performs high quality work.
• Safety is a top priority.
• An advocate for the resident and the organization.

Team

• Exhibits behaviors that foster and support a strong team environment.
• Respectful and friendly to internal and external customers.
• Seeks to grow relationships where professionalism and understanding are foundational.

Effectiveness

• Adheres to healthy communication principles.
• Exhibits positive and uplifting behaviors.

Potential

• Supports, fosters, and encourages personal, team, and organizational growth and development.
• Personal responsibility and accountability.

General Requirements: The facility is seeking Medication Aides to provide assistance with the activities of daily living to the residents. Medication Aides must be compassionate, respectful, patient, and possess a sincere desire to enhance the quality of life for the people whom they serve and their families.

• Employee must be capable of showing good judgment and ensure that the facility will provide a safe, comfortable and secure living environment for the residents.
• Must be able to read and write English at adult level, must be able to communicate clearly in English in person and on the phone.
• Employee must be able to lift, push or pull at least 50 lbs. without risk of injury.
• Employee must pass mandatory background check.
• Because The facility will is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, staff is required to work shifts scheduled and that will include every other weekend and at least half of the holidays the facility will recognizes. (See employee manual for listed holidays.)
• Employee must be willing to undergo on the job training before working with clients.
• Employee must be flexible and willing to adapt to changing situations in a professional manner.
• Employees are required to have a happy nature and a positive attitude.
• Employee must arrive for work on time and is ready to work at the time of the start of the shift. Follows meal/break guidelines.
• Employee must follow the facility policies and procedures.
• Employee must be efficient and well organized.
• Employee must take ownership of their job duty checklist.
• The employee must be neat, clean, and adhere to the tobacco free policy.
• Dress Requirements: See Employee Policy & Procedure Manual
• The employee conducts oneself in a professional matter.
• The employee actively participates and supports organizational initiatives.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following:

• Assist with bathing, dressing or grooming.
• Assist with ambulation and light exercise.
• Make beds.
• Perform housekeeping services to the standards of the facility
• Do laundry
• Prepare dining room for meals and clean up dining room after meals.
• Serve meals
• Assist with washing dishes and putting away clean dishes.
• Provide companionship and supervise resident activities.
• Must always treat clients with complete respect and cooperation-no exceptions.
• Assist with any needs of clients first, answer call pendants as soon as possible.
• Immediately report any significant resident changes to management.
• Pass medications and comply with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
• Perform all duties that have been detailed on the “Shift Duties” schedule
• Perform all duties required on the “Weekly Tasks Schedule”
• Be able to take direction and corrective advice.
• Be able to fill in on shifts when needed and be available and dependable.
• Be available on weekends and holidays.
• To be in attendance for scheduled shifts or have found someone to trade with or work for you.
• To help prepare for special events at the facility such as holiday parties, birthday parties or musical events.
• Ideally be trained to do two different shifts.
• To be able to follow all guidelines of infection control, wearing gloves at appropriate times, frequent hand washing and use of sanitizing gel.
• Document caregiver and communications notes.
• To attend staff meetings 80% of the time and 100% or any mandatory required training.
• Medication Aide –certification, initial training and competency
• Employee must complete written, oral, or practical test of topics of care training material.
• Employee must complete written, oral, or practical test of all assisted living services the UAP will perform.
• For each 12 month of employment, a caregiver must complete at least 8 hours of in-service training in topics relevant to services being provided.
• If a person has not performed care services for a continuous period of 24 consecutive months (verifiable by documentation), demonstration of competence to the RN is required.
• Within in the Kitchen:
• Plan, prepare and serve meals
• Kitchen maintenance and clean up
• Assist during meal times as needed passing drinks and meals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Thief River Falls, MN 56701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person