Medication Aide

5 Days Old

City/State: Sarasota, Florida
Categories: Patient Care (Non RN/LPN)
Shift: Ebenezer
Job Status: night
Req ID: 151222
Pay Range: Ebenezer
Job Overview
We are seeking a Medication Aide to support our residents in our Senior Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility in Naples, FL. This role is responsible for providing senior age resident care and services including administration of medication under the direction of the nurse.
The medication aide position includes:
64 hours every pay period
Night shift
Include weekends and holidays as needed
About Amira Choice Sarasota
Amira Choice Sarasota Senior Living opened in 2020 and is located in sunny Sarasota, FL, within minutes of the growing UTC Mall at Lakewood Ranch and adjacent to Longwood Park. This community is conveniently located for commuters of all types, with close-by public transit options and convenient major roadways. Offering 198 apartments with Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services, our community is managed by Ebenezer. Join an exceptional team of caregivers who believe in our mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives. In 2023, 91% of our employees at Amira Choice Sarasota would recommend our community as a good place to work - we invite you to come & see why!
Job Duties:
Assists resident with personal cares based on individual plan of care
Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff in a clear, concise manner
Maintain order and cleanliness in residents rooms and other work areas
Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed
Follows all shift routines regarding measuring of vital signs, weights, and administration of medications and treatments
Dispenses meds using the right route, medication, resident time, and dose
Maintains an awareness of actual and potential side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications and purposes of medications
Maintains a clean medication cart
Qualifications:
Required:
Completion of required training and meet the state requirements for Medication Administration with a Med Tech Certificate from the State of FL (6-hour In-Person Course - Assistance with Self-Administration of Medication)
Completion of Refresher Course each year if Med Tech Certificate is not from current year
Preferred:
High School Diploma/GED
0-1 years of experience
Ability to work with a diverse and geriatric population
Ability to communicate effectively with insight and kindness for others
Experience working in a patient support role (HHA, PCA, DSP, NA, Resident Assistant)
Work experience in a customer service setting
Benefit Overview
Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebennezercares.org/employee-benefits (http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits)
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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Location:
Sarasota, FL, United States
Category:
Healthcare Support Occupations

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