Certified Medication Aide - AL
Company: Five Star Senior Living
Location: Mount Arlington
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Location InformationMt. Arlington Senior Living is a beautiful
community in Mt. Arlington, NJ, with more than 100 units offering
assisted living and Alzheimer's care.Key ResponsibilitiesAt this
time, we are seeking a Medication Aide to join our
team!ResponsibilitiesThis is the job of the Medication Aide to
administer oral and external medications to residents under the
direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed
practical/vocational nurse.Follows current standards of hygiene,
safety and infection control when handling, storing and disposing
of medications.Administers medications within 60 minutes of
scheduled time.Takes and records vital signs upon administration of
medications when required.Recognizes the resident's right to refuse
medication.Notifies the appropriate RN/LPN when making the decision
not to administer medication or treatment.Clarifies any order or
treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or
contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed nurse
(RN/LPN).Monitors residents who self-administer medications and
report deviation from the plan of care to the licensed or
registered nurse.Secures medication cart.Removes discontinued,
outdated or deteriorated drugs from inventory.Recognizes and
reports unsafe conditions for medication provision.Accurately
documents medication provision.Recognizes and reports general
reactions to medications.Recognizes the limitations of the
Medication Aide role.QualificationsHigh school diploma or
equivalent.Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training
program and passed a state approved competency
examination.Successful completion of a state approved Medication
Aide course and is approved to administer oral and external
medication.Ability to perform medication administration in
accordance with state regulations.Strong communication
skills.Shift/HoursEveningOur Core ValuesWe Put People FirstWe Act
With IntegrityWe Mind the BusinessWe Listen, Then Act DecisivelyWe
Work to be Our BestFive Star Senior Living and Ageility are
operating divisions of AlerisLife, a provider of an evolving
portfolio of residential and lifestyle services to older adults who
want to live life to the fullest. We are approximately 10,000 team
members serving in 29 states as well as our corporate AlerisLife
headquarters located outside of Boston. Together, we're assembling
a suite of best-in-class products and services to inspire joyful
living in a growing range of settings.About Five StarThe Five Star
Senior Living division includes independent living, assisted living
and Alzheimer's/memory care communities across the United States.
When you join Five Star, you become part of a family where you'll
be supported in your efforts, offered guidance in your career and
celebrated for your unique talents. We're a team of dedicated
professionals who make it possible for older adults to live their
healthiest, happiest and most fulfilling lives. We hope you can
join us and be part of an amazing team!EEOCFive Star prohibits
discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or
on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin,
age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth,
lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity
and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental
or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records,
genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV
testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and
treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or
membership in any other category protected by applicable law. In
addition to federal requirements, Five Star complies with
applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment in every location in which the company has communities
and/or facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions
of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves
of absence, compensation and training.In addition, Five Star
expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race,
color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex,
pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related
medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression
(including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical
disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic
information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a
personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a
mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in
any other category protected by applicable law. We will not
tolerate harassment of employees in the workplace, or in other
settings in which employees may find themselves in connection with
their employment. Improper interference with the ability of Five
Star's employees to perform their job duties may result in
discipline up to and including discharge. Additionally,
retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because
an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination harassment
or retaliation, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint,
assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise
sought to obtain their legal rights under any federal, state, or
local law is prohibited and will not be tolerated.Vaccine
RequirementsPlease note that AlerisLife and its subsidiaries
require COVID-19 vaccination and/or proof of COVID-19 vaccination
for all employees as a condition of employment, subject to medical,
religious or other accommodations or exemptions required by law. We
believe this requirement is vital to keeping everyone at AlerisLife
and in our communities safe. Any applicant requiring an
accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to
perform the essential functions of the position for which the
applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or
hiring manager.
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