Medication Aide PRN

divh2Medication Aide PRN/h2pWelcome to Distinctive Living, were seeking a Medication Aide for our Inspired Living Community in Bradenton, FL 34211./ppHere at Distinctive Living, we want our people to realize their full potential. Were passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired./ppThe Medication Aide is responsible for carrying out the ADL services to residents in accordance with their service plan in each community. These duties include providing medication management services, personal care for all residents, communicating with medical professionals and families about the needs of residents. All duties are performed under the direction of the Director, Health and Wellness while maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards./ppBenefits when choosing a career with Distinctive:/pulliMedical, Dental and Vision benefits/liliPaid Time Off/lili401k Retirement Plan Life Insurance/liliTeam Member Assistance Program/li/ulpResponsibilities:/pulliFollows the services outlined in each residents service plan in a friendly and supportive manner. This includes passing resident medications in accordance with physician orders and as stated on the Medication Administration Record for all residents./liliDocuments completion of tasks delivered on a daily basis./liliDocuments observed changes in condition in accordance with local rules and regulations and policies./liliResponsible for communicating with other Medication Aides about resident needs for consistent quality./liliParticipates in meal service including serving, clearing, and cleaning the dining room./liliManages staff under their supervision during working hours./liliMaintain the proper certifications required by local and state licensing agencies which include on-going in-service trainings, accreditations, specific coursework and certifications./liliFollows and complies with the Continuous Quality Improvement program and take steps to ensure services delivered are complete and designed for each resident. Reports identified issues not supporting quality services to immediate supervisor for correction./liliFollows all local, state, and federal rules and regulations as they apply to services delivered for all residents. This involves resident care and documentation, compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines./liliWorks in a safe manner, supports other employees in working in a safe manner and unsafe actions are corrected. Compliant with Safety Committee Standards. Should workplace injuries occur, when required, assists the Executive Director and Director, Health and Wellness with the investigation, return to work, and management of the injured worker communication with care provider and the Management Company./li/ulpRequired Skills and Experience:/pulliHigh School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required./liliMust have one year of experience in a caregiving role or similar function./liliState Required HHA Certification or CNA License/liliSupervisory experience of six months or more in a health-related field./liliMust be able to read physician orders and match to Medication Administration Records for residents./liliMust possess understanding of medical terminology adequate to pass medications and communicate with medical professionals./li/ulpApply today to learn why Distinctive Living is a certified Great Place to Work!/p/div