Medication Aide

Overview

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Medication Aide

Shift Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Shift: Various

Hours: Day (6am-2pm), Evening (2pm-10pm) and NOC (10pm-6am)

Location: Avamere at Las Vegas - 6031 W. Cheyenne Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89108

We offer a strong, exciting team environment with group decision making culture! You get the chance to make a difference every day in the lives of those we care for. If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further! We would love to have you join our Avamere Family!

Employee Perks:

Tuition assistance
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday


• Career Development


• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more


• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)


• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match


• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Details

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the administering of medication to residents.

Responsibilities:

• Administer medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physician.


• Administer medications in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, procedures and practices of this facility, and requirements of the state.


• Accurately and safely prepare, administer and document the oral and/or topical medications ordered for a resident.


• Complete necessary forms, charts and reports in a timely matter.


• Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled, returned and reordered.


• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.


• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Must be a licensed Certified Medication Aide in this state.


• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.


• Knowledge of the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols and terms relative to the administration of medications.


• Ability to accurately measure, record and report the vital signs of a resident.


• Effectively communicate necessary resident information to Charge Nurses, Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.

Must be able to supply proof of COVID-19 Vaccination.

Facility Information

Just a short jaunt off the strip, you'll find Avamere at Cheyenne in Las Vegas, Nevada. This location features 142 rooms and offers assisted living. Amenities include 24-hour staff, library, and an extensive activities calendar. They've even held a sock hop for their residents! Their engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, residents, and those just stopping by for a visit.

One of their most popular events is Drive-By Donuts. The donuts are homemade by the culinary staff and coffee is included. Attendees can simply drive up to their main entrance and will be greeted at their car with a treat.

In 2020, Avamere at Cheyenne earned an "A" on their Nevada state inspection conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services. Read more about the honor here.

Get to know more about Avamere at Cheyenne on their blog and on Facebook.