Job Summary
This role is focused on administering and assisting with medications and treatments in accordance with provider directives, state laws, and community guidelines. The candidate will provide direct care tailored to the unique service plans of each resident.
Responsibilities
- Administer and assist with medication and treatment following prescribed orders.
- Deliver direct care according to individualized service plans of residents.
- Monitor, document, and report residents’ health status and responses to treatments.
- Maintain medication supplies and accurate records.
- Ensure a safe and clean living environment for all residents.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Must have completed and be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Successful completion of a state-certified medication aide course is necessary.
- Experience or training in caring for older adults is preferred.
- Knowledge of dementia care is advantageous.
- Effective communication skills in English and ability to follow both written and verbal instructions are essential.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
