Certified Medication Aide
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Life Care Services
Nashville, TN, US
Summary
The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering medications as prescribed and documenting their effectiveness under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Additionally, the role involves assisting residents with personal care tasks, mealtime support, and maintaining a clean and orderly living environment.
Job Description
When you work at Clarendale at Bellevue Place, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
Clarendale at Bellevue Place is recruiting for a hospitality focused Certified Medication Aide to join our team! This role is responsible to administer medications as prescribed by the physician, documents the administration, the medication effectiveness, and any noted adverse reactions or side effects under the supervision of a licensed nurse. We have full time and part time shifts available. Must have a valid TN Medication Aide Certification license with the Department of Health.
Prn 6:00 pm-6:30 am
Starting at $24.00 per hour, based on experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
WE HAVE AN AWESOME TEAM, WONDERFUL RESIDENTS AND APPRECIATIVE FAMILIES!!
YOU RECEIVE FREE MEALS FROM A GOURMET CHEF MENU WHEN WORKING!!
#greatplacetowork
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist residents as assigned with a high quality of medication administration assistance per individual Care Plan/ISP as directed by physician orders.
- Assist with personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy (where applicable).
- Make beds as needed in A.M., turn down as needed in P.M., strip beds once each week or PRN (where applicable).
- Do all personal laundry on resident’s first scheduled shower day (where applicable).
- Do all linens per shift (where applicable).
- Assist residents with meal time, cut food, encourage to eat, feed when needed (where applicable).
- Utilize on an on-going basis each day all aspects of special programs offered in Heartfelt Connections Program (where applicable).
- Maintain calm atmosphere at all times.
- Keep kitchen, work station, laundry room, and bathroom and common areas neat and clean
- Follow through with all assignments on a timely basis in accordance to chain of command.
- Report to Director of Health Services and/or LPN-LVN-Care Partner all unusual behavior of resident (changing of status) or refusal of medications.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- One (1) year experience working as HHA/CNA/PCA/RA preferred
- One (1) year experience working in Assisted Living or Health Care preferred
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- TN Department of Health Medication Aide Certification
- Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community
- Doctor’s statement verifying free from communicable disease
Clarendale at Bellevue Place fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises in all of our job descriptions.
LCS Hospitality Promises
· We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
· We treat everyone with courteous respect.
· We strive to anticipate resident, employee, and guest needs and act accordingly.
· We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
· We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
· We embrace and value our differences.
EEO Employer
The Cypress is Charlotte’s premier Life Plan Community, sitting on 65 sun-kissed acres in the heart of beautiful South Park. Throughout The Cypress’ history, our goal has always been to give our residents the best of everything. That includes an inspired lifestyle filled with activities and amenities, a variety of wellness opportunities, world-class healthcare, and financial stability from owning a home.
As a Life Plan Community, The Cypress is uniquely equipped to meet the different health care needs of its residents, from the most independent and able to those requiring more advanced levels of care. Every detail surrounding our healthcare model has been carefully considered to best ensure that residents can continue to experience the rich, full lives they deserve, even as their medical needs change. Located on campus, The Stewart Health Center is a Medicare-certified facility offering assisted living options, 24-hour skilled nursing care and dementia care for rehabilitative and long-term care programs, short-term recuperation and respite services for all Cypress residents.
When you work at The Cypress, you can see the difference your efforts make. Help or interact with a member once, and you’ve literally made a friend forever. If you’re interested in doing important work in a supportive, employee-friendly environment, please explore our current job opportunities: www.thecypressofcharlotte.com/careers/
Founded
1999
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
The Cypress is Charlotte’s premier Life Plan Community, sitting on 65 sun-kissed acres in the heart of beautiful South Park. Throughout The Cypress’ history, our goal has always been to give our residents the best of everything. That includes an inspired lifestyle filled with activities and amenities, a variety of wellness opportunities, world-class healthcare, and financial stability from owning a home.
As a Life Plan Community, The Cypress is uniquely equipped to meet the different health care needs of its residents, from the most independent and able to those requiring more advanced levels of care. Every detail surrounding our healthcare model has been carefully considered to best ensure that residents can continue to experience the rich, full lives they deserve, even as their medical needs change. Located on campus, The Stewart Health Center is a Medicare-certified facility offering assisted living options, 24-hour skilled nursing care and dementia care for rehabilitative and long-term care programs, short-term recuperation and respite services for all Cypress residents.
When you work at The Cypress, you can see the difference your efforts make. Help or interact with a member once, and you’ve literally made a friend forever. If you’re interested in doing important work in a supportive, employee-friendly environment, please explore our current job opportunities: www.thecypressofcharlotte.com/careers/
Founded
1999
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina