Medication Aide

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<h1 style="text-align:center;"><strong><u>Join our Caring and Compassionate Team!</u></strong></h1> <p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><u>EVENING &amp; NIGHT POSITIONS AVAILABLE</u></strong></span></p> <p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Primary Job Purpose: </strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To provide person directed care to those people who live at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center with an additional focus <span style="color:#404040;">including administering medication, reporting changes, collecting samples, and recording medication dosages.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Essential Job Functions:</strong></span></span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Practice the Values, the Mission, and Philosophy of Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center.</span></span></li> </ul> <ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Assist in implementing care of neighbors by becoming familiar with each plan of care.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#404040;">Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to neighbors.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#404040;">Coordinate with different nurses to assist with neighbor care and medications.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#404040;">Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#404040;">Record medication dosages and times given.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#404040;">Gather samples for analysis.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#404040;">Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#404040;">Uphold all health and safety standards.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#404040;">Respond to neighbor emergency call signals to identify patient needs</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Provides for privacy while giving personal care.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Provides physical comfort by assisting neighbors with activities of daily living. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gives mental, emotional, and physical support in accordance with care plans. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Always treat neighbors with dignity and respect.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrate patience, compassion, and respect toward the neighbors, and encourages neighbors to be mentally active and as independent as possible. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Provide meals, snacks and fluids and assists neighbors to eat when needed.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Provide preventative skin care/pressure ulcer prevention measures; i.e., turning, repositioning, shifting weight, bridging, special cushions and monitoring.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perform basic vital sign skills: i.e., Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, and Blood Pressure.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Assist with ambulation or mobility needs using the proper lift and/or gait belt according to established lift policy. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Provide report to on-coming shift.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain awareness of changes in neighbors’ condition and appropriately reports abnormal changes to the charge nurse.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain confidentiality of all work-related information according to HIPPA regulations.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Eben Ezer needs or requirements.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Qualifications:  </strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Education and Experience:</strong></span></span></p> <ul><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Graduate of an approved Medication Aide program and hold a current Colorado Medication Aide license. Experience in SNF setting is preferred. Understands the Eden Alternative Principles and is able to lead others in implementing person-directed care<strong>.</strong></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Non-Essential Job Functions:</strong></span></span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May participate in Eben Ezer committees.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Will attend all-staff meetings and department meetings as instructed.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Other Skills and Abilities</strong>:</span></span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be able to work independently as well as within a team and in cooperation with many departments.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. </span></span></li> </ul> <ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to manage time and resources effectively.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain punctuality when reporting to work and leaving work.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Must demonstrate the willingness and ability to learn and perform all duties required by the Nursing Department.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work and converse in a polite manner with residents, their families, co-workers, and others associated with the position on a daily basis.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions</span></span></li> </ul> <ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be able to follow safety measures to protect residents, self, and co-workers. </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Material and Equipment used but not limited to:</strong></span></span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Equipment associated with patient cares such as lifts, tubs, wheelchairs, gait belts, specialty beds, blood pressure cuff, etc. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Use of telephone, and call bell paging system.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Working Environment/Physical Activities:</strong></span></span></p> <ul><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be able to push/pull up to 250 pounds regularly using a wheelchair. Must be able to lift 0-50 pounds regularly by self and 50+ pounds occasionally with assistance.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Frequently walks, stands, bends, lifts, pushes.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Employee will be working in a busy clinical environment which includes being on feet up to 90% of the shift.  </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather).</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to blood borne pathogens; works near moving mechanical parts.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Working Hours: </strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As scheduled by the Director of Nursing and may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Working Location:</strong>  </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is not a remote position and work must be performed in-person.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>We are no longer requiring team members to be vaccinated or provide a religious or medical exemption</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>2024 BENEFITS OFFERED</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Full-time opportunities include:</span></p> <ol><li><span style="font-size:16px;">3 different Medical Insurance options – with two that qualify for an HAS account, offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;">Dental &amp; Vision Insurance - offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;">Free Telehealth Coverage – free access to general medicine doctors, mental health therapists and psychiatrist, dermatologists, nutrition counseling, neck and back care and expert medical advise (offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;">Free AD&amp;D and basic life insurance – after 1 year of service</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;">Private plan for CO FAMLI Leave coverage</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;">Many Voluntary Benefits Available – Life and AD&amp;D, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity (offered to full and part-time team members)</span></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Other Benefits –</span></p> <ol><li><span style="font-size:16px;">401K with generous matching</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;">Accrued Paid Leave Time, Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Sick</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;">Food available daily with our dining services team</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;">Access to employee discount programs</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16px;">Scholarship Programs</span></li> </ol> <p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>As a progressive, faith-based community, our approach to diversity and inclusion aligns with our beliefs that <u>everyone</u> matters; Our Team Members, Neighbors, Families, and Community. We strive to recognize individual identities and respect you for who you are, where you are.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Multiple positions open - posting open until further notice</span></span></p> <img src="https://ars2.equest.com/? response_id=4670b5e4eb0f9437d09c2145d8ed94b8&view" alt=" " width="1" height="1"/>