Location: New Bern,NC, USA
At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well.The OpportunityThe Certified Caregiver - Medication Aide position provides support for our communitys residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Certified Caregivers are responsible for administering daily medications. Duties include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting samples. The ideal Certified Caregiver will be detail oriented, possess knowledge of resident care procedures and have excellent communication skills.What Youll DoDeliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to residentsRecord medication dosages and timesObserve residents and document changes in their conditionGather samples for analysisEnsure equipment is routinely inspected and cleanedUphold all health and safety standardsFollows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of othersCoordinate with different nurses to assist with resident care and medicationsFollow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medicationsRespond to resident emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify residents needsProtects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfareSeeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficientResponsibilities include customer service, administering medication, caregiving, resident safety and communicationWhat Youll BringPOSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:Successful completion of a state approved Medication Aide course and is approved to assist with or administer oral and external medications, per state regulationsMust demonstrate competency to perform medication administration in accordance with state regulationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred, although mandatory in certain statesApplicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher```{=html}``` - Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish - Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills - Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents - Must pass State and company background checks and drug test - Take Vital signs - Assisting resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) - Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations) - Read, write, speak and understand the English language