Certified Medication Aide

Med Tech, Assisted Living: Spring Arbor of Sevierville
$23–$26/hour | Full-Time 7a–7p shifts | Sevierville, TN

Do you want to know your residents by name, and know that what you do makes their day better? Spring Arbor of Sevierville is hiring a full-time Medication Technician for our day shift. You'll join a care team that treats residents like family.

The Medication Assistant is to provide resident care services including assistance with self-administration of medication, to the residents in the Assisted Living area under the supervision of the Resident Care Director (RCD) according to scheduled duties and assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment.

Areas of Responsibility

• Able to approach all encounters with residents, associates, and visitors in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Assist residents with medications as allowed under State guidelines.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care.
• Work closely with and maintain daily communications with the Resident Services associates to ensure continuity of care and services is maintained for the residents.
• Participate in resident activities and lead resident activities as needed.  
• Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority. 
• Other job duties assigned – see full job description.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Minimum one (1) year experience with senior adults highly preferred.
• May be a Licensed or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant (NA), depending on the state requirements; if licensed or certified, must be in good standing with the state licensing or certifying agency.
• Must possess current TN State Medication Aide Training certification.
• Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Certification in CPR and first aid preferred or as required by the State.
• Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Vision & Dental Coverage
• Supplemental Insurance such as short-term, long-term disability and life insurance
• Birthday Celebration – Paid Day Off
• 401(k) Retirement with immediate vesting!
• Education Investment Program