Medication Assistant I (Mai) - Assisted Living

• Administer medications that are oral, topical, nasal, rectal, metered dose inhalers, or those instilled within the eye or ear or through a g-tube
• Responsible for passing of scheduled medications that are administered on a routine basis and do not require drug calculations, dosage conversion, determination of need, or assessment of resident
• Responsible for documentation and accounting of all drugs
• Responsible to make certain all medications are administered and documented as stated on Medication Administration Record, utilizing the electronic medical record system
• Administers direct personal care to residents
• Responsible to provide a safe environment for residents and co-workers by following all established safety policies and procedures
• Responsible for using mechanical lifts and/or manually assisting resident transfers using forces up to 60 pounds frequently
• Responsible for transportation of residents requiring the physical act of pushing and/or pulling a variety of types of chairs up to 30 lbs. on a frequent basis
• Encourages the residents’ participation in the activity program and assists with transporting as needed
• Will make and change linen on residents’ beds according to the established procedure or according to the wishes of the resident
• Must respect and uphold resident rights in all regards including confidentiality of resident information
• Maintains vigil and care for dying residents and assist the resident and their family in coping with the dying process and death
• Keeps written notes and record pertinent resident information on the resident’s permanent record and report to the charge nurse
• Demonstrates Missouri Slope’s customer service standards of excellence

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current CNA certification from North Dakota
• Current Medication Assistant I or II (MAI or MAII) certification from North Dakota

To apply, submit a Missouri Slope employment application at the front office or apply online at www.missourislope.com.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Missouri Slope follows CMS requirements and requires its employees to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings by the start of employment, subject to requests for accommodation as applicable and as permitted by law.

Missouri Slope is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.