Medication Assistant (Part Time)

About the role

The Experience Senior Living Team is looking for a Medication Assistant to join its team in Mechanicsville. The role provides medication reminders and assistance to residents in line with state regulations, and works alongside the Director of Health and Wellness and the Wellness Nurse.

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 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 where residents self-administer medication to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Assist with resident care and respond promptly to 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.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors and peers about resident issues, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma, or two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination.
• Medication certification as required by state guidelines, completed 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.
• Ability to listen well, build rapport and handle service failures with a high level of service.
• Teamwork, tactfulness, confidentiality and adaptability to changing demands.

What we offer

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