L1MA Caregiver Med Passer FT/PT (Days and Nights 12 HR Shifts) - Weldon Spring, Missouri, , United States

The Caregiver Med Passer, is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner.  This includes administration of medications, documentation of medication administration and resident care ...

Job description

The Caregiver Med Passer, is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner.  This includes administration of medications, documentation of medication administration and resident care while demonstrating New Perspective Senior Living's Mission and Values in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations. This opportunity is a perfect fit for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of others. We offer opportunities for training, advancement, education financial assistance, bonuses, and much more.

Within the first 30 days upon your hire date, you will learn and properly perform the Caregiver responsibilities and successfully complete the Med Passer training requirements.  Upon completion of these requirements, you will become our next qualified Med Passer on the team. 

Previous Med Passer experience may be required to qualify for the 30-day Med Passer offer.

When you join our team, you'll gain:  

• Referral Bonus – Earn a bonus each time we hire a new team member referred by you. 
• Flexible Scheduling – Partner with your manager to create your ideal schedule. 
• Full-time, Part-time or PRN – What works best for you? We want to make it happen 
• Tuition Assistance – We invest in our team members' development to promote within. Share your career goals with us 
• Leadership Support – We will give you the resources, training, and guidance to be successful in your current and future roles. Your success is our success 
• Collaborative & Inclusive Work Culture – We value all of our team members' experiences and backgrounds, and we continue to build dynamic teams. We're committed to listening to team members' ideas in order to make some of the best improvements. 
• Positive Impacts – You'll make a difference by helping seniors live life on purpose  

Responsibilities

• Reads and documents all communication logs and informs the nurse when needed
• Effectively completes incident reports per company policy
• Accurately dispenses, passes medications & documents in the MAR, absent of errors
• Accurately assists residents with self-administration of medications
• Accurately counts narcotics in accordance with company policy
• Honors personhood by reading and knowing the Residents' Life Stories
• Actively involved in the life enrichment program
• Is compliant with company training requirements
• Demonstrates a high level of safety and privacy of resident information in all work practices
• Champions "follow-through" on all delegated tasks from the Director of Wellness
• Assists residents in accordance with their individual service (care) plans to include: personal care and activities of daily living (eating, drinking, walking, and transferring) and use of adaptive equipment (hearing aids, glasses, and dentures)
• Complies with company Mission, Values, and Principles of Service, policies and procedures, and applicable laws
• Communicates and interacts in a professional, respectful, and hospitable manner with residents, families, and team members

Qualifications

• High school diploma or work equivalency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to read, write, speak & understand the English language
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to make decisions and act in the resident's best interest
• Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Previous Med Passer experience
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred and desire to serve and care for seniors
• Competent in organizational and time management skills

Shift Type:

• Full-time or Part-time 12 hour shifts
• Days, Evenings, Overnights
• Rotating weekends and holidays

Why New Perspective Senior Living? A career with a purpose starts here

This is an exciting time to join New Perspective. We are a growing company serving over 4,000 seniors today with a goal of reaching 10,000 within the next few years.  Our growth is creating energy, excitement, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. We have a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team member's personal and professional development. At New Perspective you're not just an employee, you are a valued member of our team.

Team Member Benefits & Perks*

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year
• Leadership Development & Career Advancement
• Real-time Access to Earned Wages
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program

*Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status.

OUR HIRING PROCESS IS QUICK & EASY

Step 1: Application (5-10 minutes) Apply for the position that matches your interest and let us know the best way to contact you.  

Step 2: Phone Screening (20 minutes) These quick introductions help us to learn more about your career goals and see if New Perspective is a good fit.   

Step 3: In-Person Interview (45 minutes) We want to learn more about you Share your past work experiences and your future goals. You'll also get to ask us questions, tour our community, and meet some of the team.   

Step 4: Job Offer If the role and community seem like a good fit, we'll reach out with a job offer. Job offers may even be made at the time of your interview  

New Perspective is an Equal Opportunity Employer.