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Eskaton · 2 weeks ago

Resident Medication Assistant - On Call (AM/PM/NOC)

Carmichael, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20.50/hr - $25.36/hr

2+ years exp

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 55 years. The Resident Medication Assistant (RMA) position is primarily responsible for assisting residents with the self-administration of medications and providing various forms of personal care under the supervision of healthcare professionals.

Health CareHome Health CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provides companion care which can include reading, visiting, answering personal correspondence, assisting with bill paying or other tasks as listed on resident’s plan of care

Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident

Makes beds, straightens rooms and keeps resident care area in an organized manner

Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care

Can be responsible for preparing light meals at the direction of the resident when noted on resident’s plan of care

Assists residents to schedule medical appointments or other vital services as indicated by the residents plan of care. May accompany resident to appointments at the direction of the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, Wellness Nurse, or Executive Director

Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care

Assists resident with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates resident according to his/her endurance levels. When directed by the plan of care, assists resident to site fitness program or individual planned events

Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate physician, physician extender, or supervising nurse

Assists residents with self-administration of medications after successful completion of required medication training

Collects specimens as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse

May deliver meal trays from Dining Room or assist resident to the Dining Room

Assists residents with personal laundry including any dry cleaning

Follows prescribed Eskaton emergency protocol and policies

Completes weights and vital signs for each resident as noted on plan of care

Provides respite services for spouses, and or other family members

Assists with activities, including participating and/or leading activities per Activity Director and Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse instructions

Qualification

Medication administration trainingFirst aid certificationCPR certificationLong term care experienceRCFE regulationsFollow instructionsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High school graduate or G.E.D

8 hours approved medication administration training and passing grade of 85% or better on exam

Satisfactory completion of 8 hours medication administration shadowing with an approved Trainer

4 hours of continuing education on medication administration annually

Proficient ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language

Current first aid training and CPR certification

Thorough knowledge of medications commonly prescribed to the elderly

Ability to implement policies and procedures in assisting with medication dispensing

Working knowledge of RCFE regulations

Knowledge in performing personal care services in a residential environment

Ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses

Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team

Ability to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing

Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions

Must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen