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Eskaton · 1 week ago

Resident Medication Assistant - PM Shifts

Pleasanton, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.58/hr - $29.16/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 primarily involves assisting residents with the self-administration of medications under the supervision of healthcare professionals, ensuring compliance with established care standards and regulations.

Health CareHome Health CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Assist residents with the self-administration of medications as ordered by the primary physician, under the direction and supervision of the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, Wellness Nurse, or Executive Director

Ensure the administration of medications is in accordance with established residential care standards, policies, procedures and practices of this community and required by RCFE rules and regulations

Qualification

Medication administration trainingFirst aid certificationCPR certificationLong-term care experienceRCFE regulationsPersonal care services knowledgeEnglish communication skillsTeamwork skills

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