Job Summary
The Resident Medication Assistant plays a vital role in offering direct companionship and personal support to residents, focusing on essential aspects such as hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities. This position also entails aiding residents in self-administering medications and tracking vital signs as outlined in their care plans.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal and companionship care to residents.
- Assist residents with hygiene, mobility, and daily living tasks.
- Support residents in the self-administration of medications.
- Monitor and record resident vital signs following care plans.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or G.E.D.
- A minimum of two years of experience in long-term care or assisted living settings.
- Current certifications in First Aid and CPR.
- Successful completion of an approved medication administration training program.
Eskaton 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.
