Certified Medication Assistant

4 days ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Brookdale Senior Living Full time
Overview

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Grow your career with Brookdale Our Med Tech's / QMAP's have the option to explore exciting opportunities for advancement in positions such as Resident Care Coordinators, Nurses and even Cooks.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Associate assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Referral program
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
- Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Company provided life insurance
- Adoption benefit
- Disability (short and long term)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Optional life and dependent life insurance
- Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
- Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Qualifications

Job Summary

Provides residents with services in accordance with health care provider's orders regarding administration or assistance with medications and treatments, as per state regulations. Provides direct care to residents following the individualized service plan.

Essential Functions

- Assists in maintaining the physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive to the best interest and welfare of the residents.
- Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of personnel tasks with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters. Maintains a clean, safe, environment in the community by delegating job responsibilities.
- As per state regulations and completion of required training/certification, administers medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider. Observes resident's responses to existing treatment plan, is aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects, and observes residents for occurrence of such and notifies supervisor. Adheres to community infection control policies and procedures.
- Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure. Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.
- Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedure. This includes documentation related to: medication distribution, leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in resident's 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.
- Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
- Receives reports on all residents.
- Completes an accurate accounting of all medications, including controlled substances as per policy.
- Assists with completion of medication cart audits per policy and direction of supervisor.
- Provides direct resident care.
- Follows procedure regarding incidents/accidents to residents.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his her supervisor.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Certified Nursing Assistant completion and licensure. State certified medication aide course is required. Experience preferred and/or training in direct service with older adults. Knowledge of dementia, particularly of the Alzheimer's type is helpful. Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions. Uses good judgment in emergency situations, and gets help when needed.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements

Successful completion of State certified medication aide course and Certified Nursing Assistant program.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb or balance
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Taste or smell
- Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
- Vision
- Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
- Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
- On-Call on an as needed basis
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
- Exposure to latex
- Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infections, or biological hazards
- Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information

$15.32 - $19.14 / hour

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