Certified Medication Aide**Hillcrest Family Services**1 PositionsID: 165515Posted On 10/25/2024**Job Overview****Certified Medication Aide - Direct Support Professional (DSP) with our Residential Team!****Base rate of $22.00 with shift differentials of $2.00-$3.00 per hour, based off shift type!**_Join a caring and dedicated team of professionals that help people with a variety of challenges._Â**Your Role**As a **Certified Medication Aide-Direct Support Professional,Â** you are responsible for administering medications to patients under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The Certified Medication Aide provides support to individuals with mental health conditions and involves assisting individuals with daily living tasks, promoting independence, and enhancing their quality of life in the residential care facility setting. Responsibilities include:Ââ?¢Â   Accurately administer medications to clients according to prescriptions and facility policies.â?¢Â   Ensure the correct dosage, timing, and method of delivery (oral, topical, etc.) of medication.â?¢Â   Monitor clients after medication administration for adverse reactions or side effects.â?¢Â   Record medication administration details in the Medication Administration Record (MAR).â?¢Â   Maintain accurate and thorough records of medication administration and client responses.â?¢Â   Follow facility protocol and adhere to state regulations for safe medication handling and administration.â?¢Â   Encourage and educate clients about the importance of adhering to their medication plan.â?¢Â   Assist clients with tasks like cooking, cleaning, showering, toileting, shopping, and managing money.â?¢Â   Assist clients in developing social skills, engaging in hobbies, and participating in community events or recreational activities.â?¢Â   Encourage clients to participate in activities that foster self-reliance, decision-making, and personal growth.â?¢Â   Coach clients to appropriately cope with emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and other struggles.â?¢Â   Implement Evidence Based Mental Health Programs with clients.â?¢Â   De-escalate emotionally charged clients when needed.â?¢Â   Ensure the safety of all those involved (monitor meals, behaviors, activities).â?¢Â   Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, prescribers, therapists, and other support staff.â?¢Â   Communicate with the multidisciplinary team via daily documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and verbal report.Â**What You Need**+ Medication Aid certification+ High school diploma or equivalent required (GED or NCR accepted).Â**What Makes You Stand Out**+ Good teamwork mentality and client focused work ethic+ Prior experience working with adults who have chronic mental health challenges+ Valid drivers license and ability to meet agency driving requirements+ Prior experience with health care documentation+ CPR/First Aid certificationÂ**Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:**+ Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)+ Dental insurance+ Vision insurance+ 401(k)with profit sharing and employer match+ Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)+ 10 paid holidays+ 80 hours sick time+ 2 wellness days+ Staff development and training+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans+ Employer paid CEU's through Relias+ PerkSpot- employee discount program+ Employee assistance program+ Advancement opportunitiesÂ**About the Program**Hillcrest's **Adult Residential Services** operates several 3-5 bed group homes and a 60+ bed care facility for adults who have a mental health diagnosis. Serving as a steppingstone from hospitalizations to independent living, these programs provide supervision in a safe, secure, and protected environment, with the following support:+ 24 hour staffing and supervision+ Individual counseling and care coordination+ Mental health support+ Medication management+ Social and community integration+ Physical and emotional health development+ Recreational activities (structured and unstructured)+ Daily living skills education and instructionÂ**About the Organization**Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. Weâ??re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.Â**COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required**Primary Contact315333Human Resources, **Job Details**CategoriesFood and BeverageHealth CareHuman and Social ServicesLocationDubuque, IAJob TypeEmployeeFull/PartFull TimeCompany ID1066Job REQ #165515\# Positions1Start Date20241025End Date20241129Featured JobTH AdTH Comments**Similar Jobs**Residential Certified Alcohol and Drug CounselorHillcrest Family ServicesOutpatient Certified Alcohol and Drug CounselorHillcrest Family ServicesCertified Nurse Assistant - Senior Care - Day ShifMercyOneCertified Medical Assistant Scholarship - 100% FulMedical AssociatesLicensed Practical Nurse or Certified Medical AssiGrand River Medical GroupBCBA Board Certified Behavior AnalysisHills & DalesSurgical Technician III-Certified-SurgeryUnityPoint Health Finley HospitalCertified Medical Assistant-Cardiology ClinicUnityPoint Health Finley HospitalRespiratory Therapist-Registered or CertifiedUnityPoint Health Finley HospitalSurgical Technician Certified or Non-Certified-SurUnityPoint Health Finley Hospital**Share this Job**Hillcrest Family Services**About the Company**Founded in 1896, Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit health and human services provider, accredited by the Joint Commission, that assists children, adults, and families in need of help. In 2020, we delivered innovative, collaborative, and resourceful care to 30,648 children, adults, and families from 52 Iowa counties, 6 Illinois counties, and 4 Wisconsin counties in an effort to ensure they were safe, secure, and well. Our nearly 400 Hillcrest team members in 30+ programs served our clients while upholding our core values - Compassion for All, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, and Community Involvement. With primary programming and administrative offices in Dubuque, Hillcrest also operates programs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Maquoketa, Clinton, Washington, Mt. Pleasant, Wapello, and Ottumwa.Mission: _Meeting people as they are today; Guiding them to where they want and need to be tomorrow. ~Help for today, Hope for tomorrow~_