Level 1 Medication Aide

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, is seeking a Level 1 Medication Aide for their assisted living facilities. This role administers and documents medications and assists residents who are functionally, physically and or socially impaired and need 24-hour protective oversight. The ideal candidate is passionate about assisting individuals with activities of daily living, housekeeping, and cleaning duties in a mission-driven senior services environment.

• Prepares, administers, and documents medications by all routes, except those given by the parental route (with the exception of insulin) in compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
• Responsible for performing blood sugar testing and administering insulin as ordered.
• Observes, reports, and records response of the resident to medications.
• Identifies and implements responsibilities associated with control and storage of medications as well as reordering.
• Maintains an accurate account of controlled substances.
• Administers specified treatments and records.
• Administer oxygen by nasal cannula as needed.
• Maintains safe, clean environment and careful use of supplies and equipment.
• Assists residents with bathing and personal hygiene (shaving, oral hygiene, nail care, hair care and foot care (except for diabetics); mobility devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, including monitoring safe self transfer and ambulation and care of all activities of daily living devices (eyeglasses, hearing aids)
• Attends staff meetings and in-services as required
• Assists residents with activities of daily living as needed while encouraging the residents’ independence and freedom of choice.
• Performs housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, room cleaning, bed making, and bed/linen changes.
• Assists residents with personal laundry as needed.
• Ensures resident’s participation at mealtimes.
• Observes and reports changes in resident’s physical condition and cognitive/ emotional status to the RCC.
• Conducts room checks and resident rounds.
• Monitors for environmental safety hazards.
• Provides and promotes customer service for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must have successfully completed the Level I Medication Aide Training Program for the state of Missouri consisting of a minimum of sixteen hours of integrated formal instruction and practice sessions supervised by an approved instructor.
• Must have successfully completed or be willing to complete the Insulin Administration Training Program.
• Must have current CPR certification or be willing to obtain CPR certification.
• Be familiar with fire and disaster procedures.
• Participate in fire and disaster drills as required.
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal direction from the Resident Care Coordinator.

• Blood and glucose monitoring
• Proper use of PPE and hand hygiene.
• Oxygen safety and use.
• Proper collection of urine and stool specimen.
• Must be able to think, act, and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations; must be self-motivated and possess good judgment.
• Utilizes tactful, diplomatic communication skills to interact in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situation.
• Able to perform duties with minimal direction from the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a leader in providing an integrated continuum of quality social services, housing, residential care and health care services for the senior adult.
• Must be able to think, act, and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations; must be self-motivated and possess good judgment.
• Utilizes tactful, diplomatic communication skills to interact in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situation.
• Able to perform duties with minimal direction from the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a leader in providing an integrated continuum of quality social services, housing, residential care and health care services for the senior adult.

• Responsible for the care, safety, and wellbeing of the residents.