Description The Trained Medication Assistant (TMA) is responsible for providing direct care and medication administration to residents consistent with the individual plan of care and under the direction of licensed staff. The TMA is a Certified Nursing Assistant with additional training in the area of medication administration. About Us: St. Mark's Living is hiring a Trained Medication Assistant (TMA). St. Mark's Living consists of 73 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 57 nursing home beds, 26 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services and is located in Austin, Minnesota. St Mark's is an Ecumen managed community. Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs. Opportunity Details: Full-Time - PMs - 2:00pm-10:00pm Position includes working various weekdays, every other weekend & rotating holidays. Pay Range - $20.02 - $20.78 per hour. Part-Time - AMs - 6:00am-2:00pm | PMs - 2:00pm-10:00pm Position includes working various weekdays, every other weekend & rotating holidays. Pay Range - $19.72 - $20.48 per hour. Essential job responsibilities include: Administers medications to patients/residents under the direction of a licensed nurse. Documents all medications provided, including correct medication, correct dosage and correct time given to correct residents. Immediately notifies nurse of any medication errors or refusals by resident to take medication. Maintains and controls all medications, keeping medications secure and safe at all times. Follows all state and federal guidelines as it relates to administering, dispensing, storage and disposal of all medications Responds to resident call lights and requests, and notifies nurse of any resident care needs or changes in condition. Observes and reports any unsafe conditions and/or equipment malfunction to management. Performs all Certified Nursing Assistant functions as required (i.e. feeding, lift and transfer, ADL's, etc.). Trained Medication Assistant Minimum Required Qualifications: Must be 18 years old or older. Certified Nursing Assistant (currently on NAR Registry in good standing) and successful completion of Trained Medication Assistant course. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats. Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations. Basic mathematical skills for counting, distributing, and documenting medications provided. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated customer service and leadership skills while working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (Care Center) Previous experience working with seniors. rec:mrp310 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an nvestigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran