Medication Administration Assistant

Oakwood Village has an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to join our University Woods (West Side of Madison) senior living community facility team as a Medication Administration Assistant. Our Medication Administration Assistant under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, prepares, administers and records medications as directed. The MAA may also have other duties assigned, such as taking vital signs and/or performing CNA duties as directed.The Medication Administration Assistant (MAA) position has multiple shifts available:- Part Time on the AM shift, 37.5 hours every two weeks from 6:30am-2:30pm with every other weekend off!Why Work at Oakwood? -Great pay starting at $16.24 plus an additional $0.75 for hours worked on 2nd Shift and weekends (We also pay for experience as well)-Great Benefits-403B Retirement Plan-Paid Time Off for staff working 37.5 or more hours every two weeks-Continuing Education/Tuition Reimbursement ProgramJob Responsibilities of an M.A.A. (Not intended to be an all-inclusive list)- Administers scheduled medications prescribed for routine administration according to training provided through Medication Administration Assistant Certification course and any further facility specific training provided (such as nebulizer glucometer checks).-Performs all necessary related functions, such as blood pressure checks and pulses in conjunction with the medication pass as needed.-Follows all state and federal guidelines, as well as in-house processes and policies.-Attends training sessions, staff meetings and in-services to stay abreast of current drug therapies and in-house processes.-Performs other duties as directed by supervisors.-Communicates with residents and other staff in a positive, effective and generous manner.-Communicates changes in the residents' conditions to the nurse immediately and accurately.Job Qualifications of an M.A.A. (Not intended to be an all-inclusive list)- Ability to administer medications to the residents in a safe manner.-Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and/or written instructions.-Ability to accurately document medication administration.-Ability to detect symptoms of change in resident's condition and communicate changes to Staff Nurse immediately.-Ability to communicate effectively with residents and other staff.-A positive outlook and willingness to learn-Willingness to work as a member of a team and possess good organization and time management skills.Job Experience/Training Required of an M.A.A. (Not intended to be an all-inclusive list)- Minimum age of 18 years old is required.-High school graduate or G.E.D. is required.-Has successfully completed the State of Wisconsin approved Medication Administration Assistant training program, and is certified by the State of Wisconsin for medication administration. Has and maintains a valid MAA Certification.-Has received training on medication actions, medication effects on body systems and the side effects, especially in relation to the geriatric population.-Has successfully completed course work in measuring and recording blood pressure, apical pulse, and radial pulse. -Must have valid CNA certification.