Medication AideCaregiver
Medication AideCaregiver
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Medication Aide12 HOUR SHIFTS 6PM6AM!
Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the backyard of Michigan State University in East Lansing MI. We currently have vacancies for a Medication Aide/Caregiver to work a Full or Part Time schedule. Hiring for 6:00 p.m.6:00 a.m. In this position a Medication Aide/Caregiver will be responsible for providing residents with nonskilled nursing services in accordance with physicians orders in administration of medications and treatments. Provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the residents assessment and care plan and as directed by supervision in addition to but not limited to the following duties:
- Administer medications and treatments as defined in medication procedure and according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR). Exhibit understanding of and follow medication policies and procedures.
- Monitor response to existing treatment plans aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects; monitors residents for occurrence of such and notifies nurse.
- Maintain residents records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with BHRC policy and procedure. This includes documentation related to: medication distribution leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in residents physical condition and/or behaviors visitors etc. Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor.
- Assist with transporting residents as necessary. Assist with lifting turning moving positioning and transporting into and out of beds chairs bathtubs wheelchairs lifts according to care plan and/or standards.
- Assist residents with daily oral eye and ear care toileting / bathing dressing/undressing and other hygiene or daily activity functions according to care plan. Change dressings bandages binders bedding etc. as instructed.
If you like to smile enjoy providing exceptional hospitality and want to work in a fun and rewarding environment where you are positively affecting the lives of seniors we want to hear from you!
Qualifications: Minimum of 3 months related experience and/or training in direct service with older adults or equivalent combination of education and experience. CNA or nursing coursework completed is preferred. Knowledge of dementia particularly Alzheimers type is helpful. Ability to work extended or flexible hours as necessary. Ability to read write speak and comprehend written and oral instructions in English. Willingness to handle difficult situations involving residents. You must be able to work independently as well as a part of a highly productive team.
PERKS OUTSIDE OF THE PAYCHECK:
- Senior advocacy
- Rewarding hospitality driven environment
- Growth opportunities
- Diverse culture
- Open door atmosphere
- Option to be paid daily
- Discounted employee meals
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Program to all employees
- Eligible for benefits as of the 31st day of employment if Full Time
- Employee recognition programs
- Beautiful resortlike campus on 38 acres
- Join an exceptional team!
Many roles at Burcham Hills may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR chicken pox hepatitis and flu vaccine status.
Drugfree workplace.
EEO & Everify employer.
Employment Type
Full Time
