Medication Assistant

Serve with Integrity.

Care with Precision.

Uplift with Purpose.

At Legacy Senior Living, every act of care is an opportunity to make a difference.

As a Medication Assistant, youll play a vital role in ensuring residents receive their medications safely and compassionatelywhile upholding the dignity, privacy, and well-being of every individual you serve.

This isnt just a task-based roleits a calling to provide comfort, safety, and trust to those who depend on you most.

Your Role in the Legacy Mission As a Medication Assistant, you are the bridge between clinical precision and compassionate care.

Your attention to detail and empathy ensure residents receive their medications correctly and respectfully, helping them maintain health, independence, and peace of mind.

Through your work, youll uphold Legacys mission to serve seniors with honor, faith, and integrity, ensuring that every resident feels safe, valued, and loved.

What Youll Do Medication Administration Follow the six rights of medication administrationright resident, right drug, right dosage, right time, right route, and right record/documentationevery single time.

Double- and triple-check the six rights at three key points: When removing the medication from the cart or cabinet Immediately before administration Immediately after administration Assist with or administer medications per the Medication Administration Record (MAR), ensuring accuracy and adherence to policy.

Clearly and accurately document all medication actions, including doses given, refused, held, or discontinued.

Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked medication cart or cabinet.

Provide treatments and care as outlined in each residents individual service plan.

Immediately report any medication errors, questions, or concerns to your Wellness Nurse or supervisor.

Resident Services & Care Provide compassionate care that aligns with Legacys philosophy, policies, and resident rights.

Assist residents in meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs to promote overall wellness.

Respect residents rights to privacy and choice, including the right to refuse medication or treatment.

Explain medications and their purposes to residents before administration, offering reassurance and understanding.

Observe residents for adverse reactions and promptly report concerns to the Wellness Nurse or supervisor.

Follow infection control procedures and dispose of waste per OSHA and residence policy.

Support dining, housekeeping, and personal care as needed to ensure a comfortable, home-like environment.

Respond to resident calls and emergencies with professionalism, compassion, and calm.

Communication & Teamwork Attend all required staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education sessions.

Communicate resident updates, medication issues, or condition changes promptly and accurately to the Wellness Nurse and team members.

Notify supervisors of any resident or family concerns, complaints, or questions.

Report on-the-job injuries...