Weekend Caregiver/Medication Aide - Trustwell Living at Astor Place

At Trustwell Living at Astor Place, we understand that to provide optimal care for our residents, it is essential that employee performance is supported. We offer a fun, safe, and caring work environment where purpose and positivity are valued. 

• We offer full medical benefits to all Full and Part time employees
• Substantial Paid Time Off for all Full Time employees
• Flexible schedule with every other weekend off

We strive to make a difference in the lives of those we serve by cultivating a team of passionate, driven individuals to achieve our mission of person-centered care. 

If you are a caring, optimistic, and reliable individual, please apply below. We would love to meet you!

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist residents with medications as ordered by their physician(s).
2. Documents all functions related to medication management as required by regulation, and by community protocols as defined in the medication training program.
3. Assists with orientation of new staff to job responsibilities.
4. Assists with instrumental activities of daily living, ADL’s, environmental orientation, assistance with other care while encouraging self-care and independence.
5. Assists with setting up, serving meals, and cleaning up afterwards.
6. Provides services as indicated on Resident service plans, including but not limited to bathing assistance, toileting assistance, transfer, and mobility assistance.
7. Obtains, receives, and stores medication(s) from pharmacy.
8. Maintains order, cleanliness in medication storage area.
9. Provide functions as directed by supervisor including daily and ongoing records including vital signs, weight, and measure residents, and observe and report presence of skin breakdowns; review care plans daily; report changes in resident conditions to supervisor; and record all necessary charting entries and report all accidents and incidents.
10. Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints, accidents, and incidents to supervisor.
11. Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer and discharge of residents, inventory resident possessions and report defective equipment to administration. 
12. Understand and use Universal Precautions and follow established infections control, hazardous communication, and other safety rules; ensure cleanliness of assigned residents’ rooms; properly maintain and record resident restraints; and promptly report all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
13. Attend and participate in orientation, training, educational activities, and staff meeting.
14. Any other tasks, assignments, projects, or requests as deemed by management.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

Completion of Qualified Medication Aide program with current license. 18 – 24 months experience in a similar position, CPR/First Aid certified preferred.

EDUCATION:

Attendance at mandatory in-service training. Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Meet in-service training hours required for job classification and position.