Medication Aide Supervisor - Jonas Ridge Assisted Living

We are looking for caring and compassionate people to join our team and share their talents of caring for others with our residents. 

**We are currently offering a Sign-On Bonus - please inquire during your interview**

Team Member Benefits Offered

- Daily Pay Through PayActiv

- Shift and Weekend Pay Differentials

- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

- Holiday Pay

- Paid Time Off

- OnShift Scheduling available through SmartPhone App

- Flexible Scheduling 

- On-The-Job Advancement and Education Opportunities 

Medication Aide Supervisor Certification Requirements      

Must meet the training requirements of the NC Medication Aide for Adult Care Homes.   Additionally, must hold current or expired Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or NC 80 Patient Care Aide (PCA) training certificate OR complete the CNA or PCA training within 6 months of hire.  Also, must complete required Medication Aide Supervisor continuing education units annually.

General Duties Description

1. Assume all written and delegated assignments of the Administrator and/or Resident Care Coordinator.
2. Provide direction and assignments to direct care team members. 
3. Prepare resident transfer forms and documents as required for hospital or other service providers.
4. Complete accident and incident reports as is necessary.
5. Ensure that there is staff coverage on the hall at all times, and that all employees receive adequate breaks on their shift.
6. Counsel, report, and document violations of policies and procedures by other team members.
7. Enforce all facility rules and regulations for staff and residents, and assist in making sure that resident rights are acknowledged by all staff members.
8. Handle employee grievances with tact, courtesy, and consideration.
9. Perform medication administration in a timely and structured manner, making sure to handle all medications properly.
10. Perform narcotic counts per community policy and in accordance with state regulations.
11. Respect the resident’s right to privacy and autonomy during med passes.
12. Supervise those residents that are approved for self-administration of medications and assure proper administration techniques.
13. Notify Resident Care Coordinator and/or Administrator of significant changes in residents and document these changes as is appropriate.
14. Seek treatment for residents experiencing acute episodes of an illness or those in need of emergency services.
15. Communicate with Resident Care Coordinator, Administrator, and/or the community pharmacy to ensure that all resident medications are available and appropriate for administration.
16. Dispose of discontinued or refused medications properly and document the disposal.
17. Maintain a current certification, which means obtaining the required annual CEUs.

Physical Requirements

Walking and hearing is required 75% or more per shift. Far vision, near vision, low to medium levels of lifting, low levels of carrying and pushing/pulling, low to medium levels of handling and fingering are required about 50% per shift. Standing, talking, medium levels of carrying, pushing/pulling is required about 25% per shift. Sitting, crouching, climbing (ascending or descending), bending/twisting, reaching, very high levels of lifting, high to very high levels of carrying, very high levels of pushing/pulling is required about 10% per shift. Stooping, running grappling, balancing, feeling, high levels of lifting, pushing/pulling, fingering is present only in unusual situations. The required lift for this job classification is 50 lbs.