Medication Assistant shift: 11p to 7a (Assisted Living)

Description

The position assists with medication administration while maintaining compliance with all state and federal regulations and HRA standards.

Essential functions include checking the six rights of medication administration at three critical points, assisting residents according to their Medication Observation Record, documenting all actions clearly, maintaining an organized medication cart, providing required treatments, responding promptly to resident calls, respecting refusals, explaining medications, observing for adverse reactions, reporting errors, and seeking supervisor assistance when needed. The role also requires adherence to infection control and OSHA waste disposal guidelines, respectful interaction with residents, families, staff, and visitors, performance of assigned duties, knowledge of emergency procedures, and maintaining professional appearance, sanitation, and safety.

• Verify the six rights of medication administration at three checkpoints.
• Assist residents with medications according to their Medication Observation Record and document actions accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized medication cart and restock supplies as needed.
• Provide treatments outlined in individual service plans.
• Respond promptly to resident calls and respect their right to refuse medication or treatment.
• Explain the purpose of each medication to residents before administration.
• Observe residents for adverse reactions and report any issues immediately.
• Report medication errors honestly and promptly.
• Seek supervisor guidance when uncertain about medication or treatment procedures.
• Follow universal precautions, infection control guidelines, and OSHA waste disposal regulations.
• Perform assigned duties and follow emergency procedures.
• Maintain professional appearance, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Disclose any medication that could impair job performance.
• Attend required community meetings and participate in Life Enrichment activities.
• Report missing persons using the Safe Return program or equivalent.

Requirements

Non‑essential functions involve exemplifying CORE Values through servant leadership, encouraging teamwork, attending community meetings, participating in Life Enrichment activities, completing required HRA University courses, and being familiar with the Safe Return program for missing persons. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent with state‑specific training, at least one year of experience (preferably in long‑term care or geriatric nursing), knowledge of the Medication Observation Record, effective communication skills, clerical and Microsoft Office proficiency, and a passion for working with senior citizens.

• Demonstrate respectful behavior toward residents, families, staff, and visitors.
• Complete all mandatory HRA University courses.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent with state‑specific training.
• Have at least one year of experience, preferably in long‑term care or geriatric nursing.
• Possess knowledge of the Medication Observation Record and medical terminology.
• Communicate effectively with management, associates, residents, families, and external contacts.
• Demonstrate clerical, typing, data entry, filing, and Microsoft Office skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance