4 Medication Assistant Jobs in Mount Pleasant, SC
SORT BY
T
O
O
S
Medication Assistant
$33k-40k (estimate)
Full Time
4 Months Ago
Sorry! This job is no longer available. Please explore similar jobs listed on the left.
The Palms of Mt. Pleasant is Hiring a Medication Assistant Near Mount Pleasant, SC
We are seeking compassionate Certified Medication Aide to provide support for our community’s residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering daily medication residents. Duties include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting samples.
The ideal medication aide will be extremely detail-oriented and possess in-depth knowledge of resident care procedures. Providing excellent resident care is a vital part of this job, which is why excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed.
What You’ll Do
Provide Care
- Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents.
- Record medication dosages and times.
- Observe residents and document changes in their condition.
- Gather samples for analysis.
- Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
- Uphold all health and safety standards.
- Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others
Communicate
- Coordinate with different nurses to assist with resident care and medications.
- Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
- Respond to resident emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify residents needs.
- Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare
- Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficient
What You’ll Bring
Experience & Education
- High school diploma or relevant qualification.
- Must be a certified medication aide.
- A minimum of 1 year experience as a medication aide.
- Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
- CPR/First Aid Certification desired (unless required by the State)
- Previous experience in long-term care preferred.
Engagement
- Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish.
- Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills.
- Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the elderly.
- Must pass State and company background checks and drug test.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$33k-40k (estimate)
POST DATE
01/27/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
04/22/2024
Show more
The job skills required for Medication Assistant include CPR, Listening, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Medication Assistant. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Medication Assistant. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
For the skill of Listening
Eggs Up Grill | Cane Bay, Knightsville, Ladson
Full Time
$21k-27k (estimate)
1 Week Ago
Show more
Similar Jobs
Popular Articles
Top 10 Things to Avoid Putting on a Job Application
Read Article
How to Describe Your Education in a Resume
Read Article
How to Write a Memorable Cover Letter in 5 Ways
Read Article
4 Personal Finance Tips to Make During Job Transition
Read Article
4 Best Camera Setups for Interview
Read Article
Keeping a Job Search Journal: 9 Types of Journaling You Can Do
Read Article
