Medication Aide

The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, ministry of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, St. Elizabeth Hall, is seeking a compassionate and dependable Level 1 Medication Aide to join our care team. In this role, you promote the individualized and maximum care level for each resident, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. You will play a vital role in maintaining resident safety, dignity, comfort, and overall well-being while contributing to a warm, respectful, and faith-centered environment.

The ideal candidate has completed the Level 1 Medication Aide training and is genuinely passionate about serving senior adults and committed to teamwork, professionalism, and quality care. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize and report changes in resident condition. If you are reliable, patient, and motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, Cardinal Ritter Senior Services welcomes you to apply and become part of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services' mission-driven community. Please apply at: https://careers.archstl.org/job-invite/7067/

Overview & Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers, and documents medications by all routes, except those given by the parental route (with the exception of insulin) in compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
• Responsible for performing blood sugar testing and administering insulin as ordered.
• Observes, reports, and records response of the resident to medications.
• Identifies and implements responsibilities associated with control and storage of medications as well as reordering.
• Maintains an accurate account of controlled substances.
• Administers specified treatments and records.
• Administer oxygen by nasal cannula as needed.
• Maintains safe, clean environment and careful use of supplies and equipment.
• Assists residents with bathing and personal hygiene (shaving, oral hygiene, nail care, hair care and foot care (except for diabetics); mobility devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, including monitoring safe self transfer and ambulation and care of all activities of daily living devices (eyeglasses, hearing aids)
• Attends staff meetings and in-services as required
• Assists residents with activities of daily living as needed while encouraging the residents' independence and freedom of choice.
• Performs housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, room cleaning, bed making, and bed/linen changes.
• Assists residents with personal laundry as needed.
• Ensures resident's participation at mealtimes.
• Observes and reports changes in resident's physical condition and cognitive/ emotional status to the RCC.
• Conducts room checks and resident rounds.
• Monitors for environmental safety hazards.
• Provides and promotes customer service for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• Must have successfully completed the Level I Medication Aide Training Program for the state of Missouri consisting of a minimum of sixteen hours of integrated formal instruction and practice sessions supervised by an approved instructor.
• Must have successfully completed or be willing to complete the Insulin Administration Training Program.
• Must have current CPR certification or be willing to obtain CPR certification.
• Be familiar with fire and disaster procedures.
• Participate in fire and disaster drills as required.
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal direction from the Resident Care Coordinator.
  
  

Skills & Competencies Required

• Blood and glucose monitoring
• Proper use of PPE and hand hygiene.
• Oxygen safety and use.
• Proper collection of urine and stool specimen.
• Must be able to think, act, and intervene independently in both routine and emergency
  
  

situations; must be self-motivated and possess good judgment.

• Utilizes tactful, diplomatic communication skills to interact in potentially sensitive or
  
  

emotionally charged situation.

• Able to perform duties with minimal direction from the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a leader in providing an integrated continuum of quality social services, housing,
  
  

residential care and health care services for the senior adult.

RESOURCES FOR WHICH ACCOUNTABLE

• Responsible for the care, safety, and wellbeing of the residents.
  
  

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance; Paid life insurance; Long-term disability insurance; Flexible spending account; 403(b) with company match; Holiday pay; Paid time off (vacation and personal days); Paid sick days; Paid parental leave; Wellness perks; Coworker appreciation days; Learning and development resources; and much more!

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.