Medication Aide Assisted Living

Medication staff at Cherrywood Village are responsible for ensuring residents receive medication as prescribed by their physicians. Medication staff follow resident care plans and physician's orders to ensure resident safety and well-being while complying with all Federal, State, and Local standards for community operation. They incorporate Generations' Mission, Vision, and Values into their daily work and interactions with others.Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday and Wednesday - Saturday from 5:45 am to 2:15 pmJob DutiesMaintains adequate supply of medications and supplies vital to proper resident care.Ensures that all medications and treatments are administered as outlined and reports medical errors to the supervisor as soon as they are noted.Provide leadership for all staff and communicate availability for staff backup based on medication administration times.Communicates change of condition, falls, and all other emergencies to supervisor and ensures that adequate documentation of such items occurs before leaving shift.Provides supervision for caregivers in the absence of the Health Services Director or Executive Director.Maintains working relationships with community hospitals and other health facilities in the community and coordinates with their services through working and transfer agreements.Assists with personnel and residents in establishing a home-like atmosphere.Supports a Sales culture by warmly greeting all tours.All other duties assigned.Education & TrainingHigh school diploma or equivalentTraining in the administration of medication and treatments including delegation techniques.C.P.R. and First Aid certifiedQualificationsPrior experience as a caregiver in a long-term care or senior living environment is preferred.Prior experience in medication administration is preferred.Must keep abreast of the changes in the Senior Living industry.Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations.SupervisionMust be self-directed and possess the ability to make decisions. Works closely with the Executive Director, Health Services Director, state officials, and medical personnel routinely.Physical DemandsWorkday - 8 hoursStands - OftenSits - OccasionalWalks - OftenBends - OccasionalStairs - Occasional, but not requiredClimbs - SeldomKneels - SeldomLifts - Occasional, 80lbs. maximumRepetitive hand/foot - SeldomWorking Conditions: Works indoors in well-lit, well-ventilated offices. Has the potential to work in hot conditions in resident’s apartments. Works with a variety of staff. Deals with the public, personnel, visitors, family members, and residents under all circumstances.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.Generations is a family-first, family-owned, and family-operated business serving senior living communities across California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington since 1943. We are not only dedicated to supporting and increasing the vitality and joy of our residents but our staff as well. We cherish the unique gifts and complementary skills each person brings to our team. A family caring for families, we are simply unlike anywhere you have ever worked. Come find a home with us.Bringing Generations together in the joy of living and everything it means to be human.