Medication Administration Aide St Elizabeth

Description

We are looking for compassionate and kindhearted healthcare professionals who already have (or currently enrolled) in the additional Medication Administration Aide training required for working in a nursing home. 

• $20.25-$23.00 per hour
• Hiring bonus available.
• Shift Differential Available for PM and NOC shifts
• Full and part-time openings available on our PM shift

Responsibilities

• Preparing and administering medications to residents under the direction of RN/LPN.
• Supervising medication resident self-administration or performing medication reminders.
• Accessing Medication Administration Record (MAR) to verify the right person, drug, dose, route, and time against the resident’s record.
• Appropriately documenting vital signs, interventions, or other pertinent data related to medication administration
• Maintaining resident confidentiality.
• Reporting any issues to the supervising nurse.
• Assisting residents with ADLs (Bathing, Dressing, Oral Hygiene, Toileting, Baths., etc.).
• Maintenance of accurate documentation, charting and adherence to company and HIPPA policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) Certification required.
• Certified by the State of Wisconsin for medication administration.
• Maintained working 100 hours as a Med Admin Aide and 4 hours of medication training per calendar year since completing program.
• One year of CNA experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Nursing Homes preferred.
• Commitment to quality programs and services for the residents/patients/clients.
• Excellent communications and human relation skills.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to relate well to the residents/patients/clients, family members / personal representatives.
• Ability to collaborate with all internal and external customers.
• Commitment to quality programs and services for the residents/patients/clients.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and exhibit flexibility when needed.
• Ability to hear communication and communicate verbally, visually and in writing with staff and residents.

Benefits

• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Educational Advancement/Training Opportunities (Wound care, IV administration etc., provided by our Illuminus Institute or Other External Qualifying Educational institution)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays acquired from day one of hire.
• Rotating Holiday Schedule (Recognizes 6 federal holidays, Rotates Yearly)
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Saving Account with Potential Company Contributions
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Financial and Retirement Planning at No Charge
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D - Company Paid
• Short Term Disability - Company Paid
• Voluntary Ancillary Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status.

If you are looking to build a connection with those you serve and enjoy being part of a team of health care professionals committed to helping individuals live long and well, St. Dominic Villa has the perfect opportunity to fulfill these desires and we'd love to meet you. Apply today or visit our website for more information.

St. Elizabeth Home, an Illuminus Community, offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitation in a skilled nursing setting. Originally founded in 1967, St. Elizabeth is located just blocks from downtown Janesville in the beautiful Courthouse Hill Historic District between Upper Courthouse Park and Jefferson Park.

Although small enough to make everyone living and working on campus truly feel like a family, St. Elizabeth offers those we care for a wide range of services and support. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization serving persons of all faiths. No matter your situation or beliefs, our purpose is to provide care that transcends.

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart, management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.