Nursing - Medication Aide

Position Summary

The Medication Aide plays a key role in fostering a joyful and vibrant community. They care for residents by administering and assisting with both routine and non‑injectable medications given orally, rectally, or topically, following physician orders and nursing practices. This is done under the guidance and direction of the Director of Nursing Services in line with our policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Completes simple nursing treatments and monitors residents as directed by the Director of Nursing where State Nursing Regulations authorize such delegation.
• Performs various tasks assigned by the Director of Nursing Services including vital signs, residents’ weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting specimens, and lifting, moving, and transporting residents using proper body mechanics or lifting devices to prevent accidents.
• Follows standard precautions and safe work practices, including fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security. Reports and corrects unsafe working conditions and equipment maintenance needs.
• Maintains accurate records of medications and treatments administered or omitted on each resident’s clinical record, including reasons for omissions or PRN medication administration.
• Records narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet and reports all medication errors immediately.
• Reports and records changes in resident conditions, incidents, and accidents in a timely manner to the Director of Nursing Services, physician, and family members as indicated.
• Accurately documents care services provided in observation on communication logs and incident reports.
• Communicates effectively with physician, pharmacies, residents, and families to ensure medications are received in a timely manner.
• Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence, and choice; regularly observes residents’ physical and mental condition and reports to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously, respecting dignity, confidentiality standards, and individual rights.
• Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices.
• Reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Director of Nursing Services promptly.
• Maintains medication, equipment, medication room, and med cart in a clean and orderly medication room.
• Removes outdated or discontinued medication for return to the pharmacy.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings, staying current on all system‑assigned tasks and duties.
• Assists caregivers in the performance of their job duties.
• Performs other tasks/duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Maintains a current Food Handlers card.
• Passes a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Basic computer knowledge and aptitude to learn company applications.
• Compassion and special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Positive communication skills with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other employees.
• Creative problem‑solving skills in resident care.
• Maintains a clean, neat, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Meets all mandatory health and education requirements by State regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach, stand and walk occasionally, lift or move up to 50 pounds, lift 25–40 pounds constantly, reach below shoulder height, kneel, stoop, squat occasionally, and stand 6 out of 8 hours.

• Competitive Compensation Program – the actual pay rate will be calculated based…