HarborChase

Upscale senior living with memory care

Medication Assistant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBoynton Beach, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent with state-specific training required for the position.
Must obtain valid continuing education credits as required by the state, if applicable.
At least one year of experience is required.
Knowledge of the Medication Observation Record is required.
Must be able to communicate effectively with management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
Clerical and typing skills, including typing, data entry, and filing, are required.
Must be able to make independent decisions.
Must disclose any medication that might impair the ability to perform the job safely or competently.
Must complete the required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Must follow universal precautions, infection-control guidelines, and OSHA requirements for disposing of infectious or potentially infectious waste.
Must be able to work safely and alertly.

Responsibilities

Check each of the six rights of medication administration three times: when removing medication from the medication cart or cabinet, immediately before assisting with the medication, and immediately afterward.
Assist residents with medications according to their Medication Observation Record.
Document clearly and accurately on the Medication Observation Record when medication is taken or given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposed of, or returned, in accordance with policy.
Maintain a neat, clean, and organized medication cart or cabinet and restock it as needed.
Provide residents with treatments required by their individual service plan.
Protect residents’ rights to safe, prompt, and confidential treatment.
Answer and respond immediately to resident calls.
Respect a resident’s right to refuse medication or treatment.
Explain what medication is being given and why before assisting with or administering it.
Observe residents for adverse medication reactions and report them immediately to the DRC or supervisor.
Report all medication errors honestly and immediately.
Seek immediate assistance from a supervisor when there are doubts or questions about assisting with or administering medications or treatments.
Respond to on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy.
Notify the supervisor of concerns or questions raised by residents’ family members.
Demonstrate respectful behavior in interactions with residents, families, staff, and visitors.
Perform specific work duties assigned by the supervisor.
Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures.
Maintain appearance, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
Take ownership of personal and resident safety.
Lead by example by exhibiting the organization’s core values through servant leadership.
Attend required community meetings and participate in Life Enrichment activities when able.
Complete required courses through HRA University.
Use the Safe Return program or equivalent to report a missing person.
Help maintain a safe and secure environment for community residents.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a long-term care community or geriatric nursing is preferred.
Experience in emergency care and first aid is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software is preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology is preferred.

Description

Position Summary:

Assists with medications and maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations and the standards of HRA.

Essential Functions:

Checks each of the six (6) rights of medication administration three (3) different times: (1) When the medication is taken out of the med cart or cabinet; (2) Immediately before assisting with the medication; (3) Immediately after assisting with the medication.
Assists with medications to residents according to their Medication Observation Record (MOR)
Documents clearly and accurately on the MOR after a medication is taken or given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposed of, returned, in accordance with policy
Maintains a neat, clean, organized med cart/cabinet and restocks as needed
Provides residents with any treatments required as part of their individual service plan
Promotes and protects the rights to safe, prompt, and confidential treatment
Answers and responds immediately to resident calls
Respects the resident’s right to refuse medication and/or treatment
Explains to the resident what medication is being given and why, prior to assisting with or administering the medication
Observes the resident for any adverse reaction to the medication and reports to the DRC and/or supervisor immediately
Reports any and all medication errors honestly and immediately
Seeks assistance and advice from supervisor immediately if there are any doubts or questions when assisting with or administering medications or treatments
Responds to on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy
Notifies supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the resident’s family member(s)
Adheres to universal precautions and all other infection control guidelines
Disposes infectious and/or potentially infectious waste according to OSHA regulations
Demonstrates respectful behavior in all interactions with residents, families, staff and other visitors to the community
Performs specific work duties as assigned by supervisor
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures
Meets or exceeds health standards for appearance, sanitation and hygiene
The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent with state specific training required for the position
Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state (if applicable)
Minimum of one (1) year experience
Experience in a long-care community and/or geriatric nursing preferred
Experience in emergency care and first-aid preferred
Good working knowledge of Medication Observation Record (MOR)
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
Clerical and typing skills including typing, data entry, filing, etc. required
Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred
Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology preferred
Able to make independent decisions
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

About the Company

HarborChase

Upscale senior living with memory care

HarborChase runs luxury senior living communities across the United States offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents pay monthly fees based on care level and living arrangement, and HarborChase provides 24/7 staff access, medication management, housekeeping, transportation, and a specialized memory care program called The Cove with secure, customized plans. The company differentiates itself with hospitality-style, resort-like amenities, chef-prepared dining, and robust life-enrichment programming, supported by ownership that partners with real estate investors. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, personalized care in an upscale environment while pursuing profitable, scalable growth across multiple states.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Vero Beach, FL
Founded: 2002

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