JOB SUMMARY

Heartland Healthcare is seeking a dependable and compassionate Night Shift Medication Aide to join our assisted living team at Heartland Senior Living in Spearfish. This position is responsible for safely administering medications, supporting resident care needs, and ensuring a calm, secure environment during overnight hours. The ideal candidate is attentive, detail-oriented, and committed to providing dignified, resident-centered care as laid out in the resident’s plan of care as well as distribute medication as set by the electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR), and other services as delegated by the RN.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School education/GED or previous work experience
• Experience in working with assisted living population.
•  Current Medication Aide certification (required)
• Ability to work independently and remain alert during overnight hours
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

This position requires the applicant to:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and other customers.
• Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
• Be punctual with a good attendance record.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and state regulations
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and report concerns promptly
• Conduct routine safety checks and maintain a secure environment overnight
• Respond promptly to call lights and emergency situations
• Communicate effectively with team members during shift reports

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS

Medication Administration

• Administer medications and give reminders to residents as required according to the electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) and as delegated by the RN.
• Follow policy for administrating medications PRN standing orders.
• Follow policy and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation.
• Follow policy and procedure for medication administration when a resident is leaving the building.
• Follows policy and procedures when receiving new or changed medication orders.
• Reorder medications and supplies weekly, or as needed.
• Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them.
• Accurately document medication administration and resident observations
• Maintain a clean, organized medication cart and work area
• Other medication administration duties as assigned by RN.

Provide personal and direct care to residents

• Assist residents with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual care plan (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting).
• Assist residents with daily room order and light housekeeping.
• Assist residents with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment.
• Promote independence, not dependence, with residents offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN.

Documenting and reporting

• Document any changes in residents’ condition in the resident record and communication log. Report these changes to the RN.
• Completes incident reports according to policy.
• Reports to RN any medication changes or any PRN medications that have been administered to a resident.
• Understands procedures regarding assisted living tasks and charting procedures when performing these tasks.
• Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in residents’ condition.
• Documenting duties completed with residents on the service delivery record during each shift.

Complete essential paperwork

• Filing papers in residents’ records as needed.
• Reviewing all new residents plan of care and changes in current residents’ plan of care.
• Reading the communication book and checking employee mailbox before the start of each shift.
• Checking outgoing US mailbox, collecting US mail delivered and distributing US mail and in-house mail to the residents.
• Other documentation as assigned and/ or needed.

Knowledge and compliance with state regulations

• Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA.
• Works to assure community is in compliance with federal, state and local standards and regulations.
• Complete at least eight (8) hours of documented training.
• Be up to date with completing Mantoux tests or chest x-rays.

Activity Programming

• Encourage, gather and/ or escort residents to participate in scheduled activity programs.
• Lead activity programs as assigned.
• Socialize with residents and incorporate innovative ideas and resident suggestions into programming.

Participate and function effectively as a team member

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other Caregivers, housekeeper, Nursing staff, kitchen staff and other Heartland Senior Living – Rushmore staff.
• Provide back-up to other staff as needed to ensure 24-hour staffing.
• Communicate information regarding resident care needs and changes to the team and families.
• Provide proactive and constructive participation in staff meetings.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather, or emergency situations.
• Follow through promptly on requested duties.
• Assisted kitchen staff at mealtimes with set up, serving and clean up.
• Provide on-the-job training for new associates.
• Must be mature and emotionally stable using a calm and kind tone of voice.
• The ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.

Expected hours

• Full-Time Hours–6 pm to 6 am

Work Location

• Heartland Senior Living-Spearfish Facility in Spearfish, SD

Pay

• Determined upon experience, skills, education, and training.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

If you are a dedicated professional who thrives in a quiet, focused overnight setting and is passionate about providing exceptional care, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to join our team at Heartland Healthcare and Heartland Senior Living!