Medication Aide (Full-Time)

Job Description

Our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ apartments, assisted living, memory support or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. Pinnacle Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to take the annual flu vaccine, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.

A senior living community, chosen as THE Top Workplace among large employers in Richmond, is inviting Top Performers to join our award-winning team of senior living professionals. At Pinnacle Living all team members take an active role in “Enriching Life’s Journey” for everyone who calls our community home. In return for your commitment and dedication to our residents, our team members are rewarded with an industry leading benefits package depending on hours worked which can include free health insurance & affordable dental insurance, generous paid time off for vacations & holidays, and a company match for your retirement plan contributions to name just a few! We believe in building a diverse work for based on equity and inclusivity.

Schedule- 12 hour shifts, 7am-7pm/ 7pm-7am

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides routine resident services using effective, outcome focused services, such as medication and treatment procedures including charting, nourishment, etc. Documents services and responds to resident needs. Must be licensed in the state of Virginia as a Registered Medication Aide. The Medication Aide provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community as well as assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The Medication Aide encourages all residents to function at their highest level of independence and to participate in community activities.

Job Duties (Essential)

• Understands the implications of resident rights regarding medications, treatment decisions and confidentiality.
• Recognize emergencies and other health-threatening conditions and respond accordingly.
• Identify medication terminology and abbreviations.
• Implement standard precautions.
• Cleans and disinfects as needed.
• Properly dispose of infectious waste according to state law.
• Review administration records and Doctor’s orders.
• Maintain resident medical records while abiding by HIPAA policies and procedures. Facilitate resident awareness of medication purpose and effects.
• Demonstrate the five rights of medication administration.
• Follow policy for medication administration. Measure and record vital signs, as indicated.
• Assist resident to administer oral medications and documentation of medication administration.
• Report to charge nurse and document a resident’s refusal to take medication.
• Document medication errors.
• Store and secure all medications.
• Maintain an inventory of medications.
• Dispose of medications according to pharmacy guidelines.
• If needed, assist resident to administer medications and treatments.
• Document care provided in medical record.
• Attends mandatory in-service education and completes Relias Learning in-services .
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within medication and nursing assistance, typically acquired through certified program.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of common medical processes and treatments.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate from an approved certified Nursing Assistant Program.
• Certified as a Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant in Virginia.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Graduate of a medication training program, including insulin module and meet 54.1-34-8 Code of Virginia Requirement.
• Experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• May include frequent lifting (up to 50lbs).
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Ability to work inside and outside to effectively make rounds daily throughout the facility and to respond to problems and emergencies.
• Ability to lift and move residents.
• Universal staffing, holiday, inclement weather, and a flexible work schedule are required in health services to meet the needs of the job.

Company Description

At Hermitage Roanoke our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ apartments, assisted living, or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Family and Medical Leave
• Immunizations (Flu, Hep B, COVID-19)
• Life Insurance
• Maternity Leave
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Jury Duty
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Sick Leave
• Workers Compensation

Pinnacle Living

Pinnacle Living has been recognized by the Richmond Times-Dispatch as one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces four years in a row and we were honored with a first-place recognition in 2021!