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About the Role

This position is responsible for the safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments, provides personal care and general nursing care to residents, and ensures the delivery of care and services to meet individual resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines.
• Count and sign for all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys.
• Order necessary medication and treatments from the appropriate pharmacy or notify the responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
• Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.
• Receive and verify all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR.
• Properly store all medications and ensure lotions, ointments, and liquids are stored separately from oral medications.
• Date all appropriate vials or bottles at the time of initial opening and follow pharmacy protocol on length of use.
• Perform weekly inspections of all medications to ensure expired medications are removed.
• Verify all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notify the supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Remove all discontinued medication from the med cart and give it to the supervisor.
• Provide personal care to residents including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating.
• Provide general nursing care including vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
• Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of all concerns.
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
• Supervise and direct other clinical staff as needed.
• Perform daily cleaning of all medicine carts at the end of the shift and restock as needed.
• Perform weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
• Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
• Maintain accurate records, including preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions, ensuring the medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours.

Requirements

• Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations
• Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.
• Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Superior time management skills.
• Strong team player and a passion for helping seniors.

Skills

• Medication administration
• Personal care
• Nursing care
• Record keeping
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook

Location

• Walden Place

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1+ months of experience
• Senior Living preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree

Salary/Compensations

• $17.50 an hour

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• DailyPay

About the Company

• Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork.