Oakwood Village has an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to join our Prairie Ridge (East 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:

Why Work at Oakwood? -Great pay starting at $20.50 plus an additional $1.00 for hours worked on 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

-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance offered for staff working 37.5 or more hours every two weeks

-Continuing Education/Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job 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.