Medication Aide

divh2Medication Aide Opportunity at Cottonwood Manor Assisted Living/h2pCottonwood Manor Assisted Living is currently seeking a Medication Aide to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families, and our community. We focus on person-centered care. Our exceptionally trained and dedicated team members provide assistance and support with activities of daily living to maximize independence, while honoring dignity. We promote the heart of our culture with the acronym CAPLICO. Our core values of customer second, accountability, passion for learning, love one another, intelligent risk taking, celebration, and ownership guide us in our decision-making and inspire us to be better people, in and out of work./ppCustomer Second (Employee First!) - Prioritizing our employees health work-life balance allows them to provide life-changing services for our customers./ppAccountability - We hold ourselves to the highest standards of care and professionalism./ppPassion for Learning - Ongoing training and innovation are a part of our DNA./ppLove One Another - We strive to see and treat each other as people whose interests matter as much as our own./ppIntelligent Risk Taking - We trust your judgment. Be innovative. Be entrepreneurial./ppCelebration - We love to celebrate successes and make work fun./ppOwnership - We reward and support our employees who treat this company as if they owned it./ppIf these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply./ppAbout the Opportunity/ppThe Medication Aide administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents who need assistance in accordance with state regulatory stipulations and requirements for safe administration. Observes the resident taking the medication, notes effects including any unexpected or adverse effects, correctly documents the required information in the residents medication administration records, communicates any concerns or observations with the Wellness Director, Wellness Coordinator, or designated personnel. The Medication Aide also supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. Encourages resident independence, supports resident choice, and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions./ppScheduled hours are 2:00 PM 10:00 PM and include shifts every other weekend and every other company recognized holiday. Must meet yearly continuing education requirements (15 hours) by completing annual online training and attending monthly staff meetings./ppCritical Success Factors/pulliSuccessful completion of medication assistance training in compliance with the states regulatory requirements and facility requirements./liliMaintains up-to-date medication certification requirements according to state regulations./liliCompassionate and empathetic in all interactions./liliEffective oral and written communication skills./liliSelf-supervising, self-motivating; willing to collaborate and work as a team member./liliAdaptable and flexible; highly organized with ability to manage and prioritize multiple demands/tasks concurrently./liliDemonstrates problem solving skills./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications/pulliPrior direct care experience preferred./liliHigh school diploma or GED./liliMeets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations including CBRF training./li/ulpWe are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics./p/div