Medication Assistant - Insulin Certified

About the role

The Experience Senior Living Team is looking for a Medication Assistant to join its team in Greenwood. The position is full-time, 6am to 6pm, and involves providing medication reminders and assistance to residents in line with state regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide medication reminders and/or assistance according to state regulations, and administer medications as allowed by state guidelines.
• Order and receive medication, make sure it is available for administration and contact the pharmacy if it is not.
• Prioritize tasks so residents receive optimal service as their needs change.
• Maintain resident records in the digital platform daily, including medication distribution, incidents and observations, and report changes in physical or behavioural condition.
• Perform regular room visits and checks, and audit rooms for self-administered medications to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Assist with resident care when needed and respond promptly to resident requests, including emergency pull cords, phone calls and requests from family and friends.
• Monitor resident safety and well-being and report changes to the Director of Health and Wellness or the on-duty Wellness Nurse.
• Keep open communication with supervisors and peers about resident issues, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma, or 2 to 4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Medication certification as required by state guidelines, including successful completion of the ESL medication competency on hire and as required by state regulation.
• First Aid and CPR certification if required by state law or company standards.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work varied schedules including weekends, evenings and holidays.

Required skills

• Clear spoken communication with residents, family members and customers, and ability to explain complex information.
• Teamwork, tactfulness, confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Adaptability to changing demands and quick shifts in focus.

What we offer

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life insurance.
• 401k with employer matching.
• Paid holidays and up to 20 days of PTO in the first three years.