Medication Aide ​/ Nursing Assistant

Compensation:
About the Community

Join our Wellness team and make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults. We are looking for part-time team members for 2nd shift.

In this role, you will administer permitted medications, provide personal care, observe residents for changes, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate concerns to the licensed nursing team.

This is a meaningful opportunity for a licensed Medication Aide who values medication safety and enjoys supporting older adults in a resident-centered environment.

• Medical insurance for eligible employees
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Paid training
• Retention incentives
• Flexible scheduling where available
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Meaningful work serving older adults

• Administer medications permitted under the employee’s Rhode Island Medication Aide license
• Follow provider orders, medication-administration records, pharmacy labels, community policies, and established procedures
• Verify resident identity and medication information before administration
• Observe residents before, during, and after medication administration
• Document medications administered, withheld, omitted, or refused
• Promptly report medication errors, adverse reactions, refusals, omissions, or other concerns to the supervising nurse
• Report changes in resident physical condition, behavior, cognition, mood, appetite, mobility, or daily functioning
• Obtain and document vital signs or other health indicators when permitted, trained, determined competent, and assigned
• Seek direction from the supervising nurse whenever an order, medication, resident response, or circumstance is unclear
• Maintain medication carts, supplies, medication records, and storage areas
• Ensure medications are secured, properly stored, and protected from unauthorized access
• Follow infection-control, medication-safety, resident-identification, and emergency procedures
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and personal hygiene
• Assist residents with walking, mobility, positioning, and transfers according to their service plans
• Respond promptly to resident requests and emergency-call systems
• Encourage resident participation in meals, activities, and community programs
• Provide companionship, reassurance, and respectful personal support
• Document resident care and services accurately and promptly
• Maintain resident privacy, dignity, rights, and confidentiality
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, nurses, pharmacies, providers, and other team members
• Participate in required orientation, training, competency evaluations, meetings, and continuing education
• Complete additional duties permitted by the employee’s licenses, training, competency, supervision, and assigned role

• Current and valid Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license
• Current and valid Rhode Island Medication Aide license
• Both licenses must be active and in good standing
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety
• Ability to follow provider orders, pharmacy labels, medication records, policies, and supervisory direction
• Strong observation, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to recognize and promptly report medication concerns and changes in resident condition
• Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with residents, families, nurses, pharmacies, providers, and coworkers
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbally and in writing, as required to understand medication orders, document administration, report resident changes, and respond during emergencies
• Ability to work independently within the assigned role while knowing when to seek nursing direction
• Ability to provide respectful assistance with activities of daily living
• Previous assisted living, memory care, long-term care, or senior-care experience is preferred
• Basic computer skills and the ability to complete electronic documentation
• Dependable attendance…