Resident Medication Assistant

Overview

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

We strive to enhance the lives and exceed the expectations of those we serve every day. To do this, we cultivate the diverse talents of our team members in order to achieve something together that they could not do alone.

Atria Senior Living's family of brands has immediate openings for individuals looking for a career with competitive pay and outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO

• Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification

• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results

• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match

• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you'll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!

Responsibilities

You consider it a privilege to serve others. You take pride in the well-being of our residents, and you go the distance to ensure every person receives the discreet, dignified care they need. You are the bridge between health care professionals and the services we provide, and you see this as an opportunity to serve our residents better, win more referrals and drive sales. You empower others and lead by example. You ensure exceptional standards of quality every day because you truly believe our residents deserve nothing less.

• Assist in monitoring the medication program.

• Keep records updated in the medication administrative files.

• Set-up and assist with self-administration of medication.

• Order and receive medication.

• Keep all medications in their appropriate storage areas and keep medication cupboards, carts and doors locked at all times.

• Regularly review the resident's medication administration record, centrally stored record, pharmacy transaction record, and report any errors to the Resident Services Director.

• Keep medication files and medical records current and up to date.

• Regular, ongoing communication with the pharmacy, families, residents assisted living and management staff.

• Assist in updating the service plans and monthly care logs if needed.

• Assist residents in making doctor's appointments and travel arrangements to and from appointments.

• Assist in the training of assisted living staff and participate in orientation of new staff.

• Perform room visits and room checks on a regular basis.

• Assist with resident care when needed.

• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; or two (2) to four (4) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• CMA certification if required by state.

• Must successfully complete the Atria Medication Management Training.

• First Aid and CPR Certification if required by state law and/or Company standards.

• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Able to write routine reports and correspondence. Able to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.

• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Must be available to work flexible work hours due to demands of position.

Salary

Starting at $12.00 / hour