Medication Aide

OverviewEbenezer offers a robust compensation package with excellent benefits and wages ranging starting at $20/ hour. All wage determinations will be based on relevant experience.We are seeking a Medication Aide to support our residents in our Senior Independent and Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility in Sarasota, FL. This role is responsible for providing resident care and services including administration of medication under the direction of the nurse.The medication aide position includes;

40 hours every pay period; Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)

Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday

Week 2: Monday, Saturday, Sunday

Evening Shift - 3pm-11pm

Holidays as needed

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About Amira Choice SarasotaAmira Choice Sarasota Senior Living opened in 2020 and is located in sunny Sarasota, FL, within minutes of the growing UTC Mall at Lakewood Ranch and adjacent to Longwood Park. This community is conveniently located for commuters of all types, with close-by public transit options and convenient major roadways. Offering 198 apartments with Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services, our community is managed by Ebenezer. Join an exceptional team of caregivers who believe in our mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives. In 2023, 91% of our employees at Amira Choice Sarasota would recommend our community as a good place to work – we invite you to come & see why!Ebenezer is proud to be voted 2024 Star Tribune Top Work Place , and has received this honor fifteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.Responsibilities/Job Description

Assists resident with personal cares based on individual plan of care

Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff in a clear, concise manner

Maintain order and cleanliness in residents rooms and other work areas

Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed

Follows all shift routines regarding measuring of vital signs, weights, and administration of medications and treatments

Dispenses meds using the right route, medication, resident time, and dose

Maintains an awareness of actual and potential side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications and purposes of medications

Maintains a clean medication cart

QualificationsRequired:

Completion of required training and meet the state requirements for Medication Administration with a Med Tech Certificate from the State of FL ( 6 hour in-person course )

Completion of Refresher Course each year if Med Tech Certificate is not from current year

Preferred:

High School Diploma/GED

0-1 years of experience

Ability to work with a diverse and geriatric population

Ability to communicate effectively with insight and kindness for others

Experience working in a patient support role (HHA, PCA, DSP, NA, Resident Assistant)

Work experience in a customer service setting

Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!As part of Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer is driven to heal, discover and educate for longer, healthier and meaningful lives for seniors. Ebenezer’s almost 4,000 employees work as a team to provide the highest quality care to those we serve. Our employees don’t work simply to collect a paycheck; they truly work to make a difference in the lives of older adults in their communities. A culture of caring for others is grounded in our values of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.We are located in Minnesota, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin hosting a variety of community settings such as; Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory, Transitional and Long term Care. Additionally we offer Adult and Intergenerational Day programs, Community-based services, Management and Consulting Services and The Ebenezer Foundation. Because of our size, variety of community settings, and our partnership with Fairview Health Services https://www.fairview.org we can offer opportunities for career growth and reinvention.If you share our commitment to quality care for older adults, there’s a place for you at Ebenezer!EEO/AA Employer/Vet/DisabledAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.Job Locations US-FL-SarasotaRequisition ID 2024-137757Requisition Post Information : Posted Date 10 hours ago (9/27/2024 11:46 AM)Requisition Post Information : Posted Date Patient Care (Non RN/LPN)Community Amira Choice SarasotaShift eveningHours per 2 weeks 40Department Long Term Care