Jasmine Estates OKC is looking for a reliable med-aide and CNA for night shift. Must have weekend availability

Position Summary

The Night Shift Lead Medication Aide– Medication Aide is responsible for ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of residents during overnight hours at Jasmine Estates Memory Care. This role combines direct resident care and medication administration with supervisory responsibilities, requiring strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to make informed decisions regarding resident care needs in a memory care environment.

The Night Shift Lead serves as the primary point of contact during overnight hours, ensuring continuity of care, responding appropriately to changes in resident condition, and communicating effectively with team members, leadership, and on-call healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Care & Supervision

  • Provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including toileting, mobility, hygiene, and comfort care

  • Monitor residents throughout the night to ensure safety, dignity, and emotional well-being

  • Observe and assess changes in residents’ physical, cognitive, or emotional condition and respond appropriately

  • Make informed, timely decisions regarding resident care needs, escalating concerns to on-call nurses or leadership as required

Medication Administration

  • Administer medications accurately and safely in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and state regulations

  • Monitor residents for medication effectiveness and potential side effects

  • Exercise sound judgment when addressing medication-related concerns, refusals, or adverse reactions

  • Accurately document medication administration and report concerns promptly

Communication & Documentation

  • Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with residents, families (as appropriate), team members, and on-call staff

  • Provide thorough shift reports and documentation to ensure continuity of care

  • Communicate changes in resident condition, incidents, or concerns clearly and promptly

  • Serve as a calm, reliable leader during emergencies or unexpected situations

Leadership & Oversight

  • Supervise and support night shift care staff, ensuring tasks are completed appropriately

  • Provide guidance, direction, and support to team members during the shift

  • Ensure compliance with facility policies, care plans, and safety procedures

  • Act as the facility’s responsible lead during overnight hours

Safety & Compliance

  • Respond effectively to emergencies, falls, or behavioral concerns

  • Ensure a safe, secure, and orderly environment throughout the night

  • Follow infection control, confidentiality (HIPAA), and memory care best practices

Qualifications

  • Current Medication Aide / Care Aide certification (as required by state regulations)

  • Experience in memory care, assisted living, or long-term care preferred

  • Supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Demonstrated ability to make informed, independent decisions regarding resident care

  • Compassionate, patient, and professional approach to dementia care

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities

  • Ability to remain calm and effective during overnight and emergency situations

  • Attention to detail in medication administration and documentation

  • Leadership skills with a collaborative and supportive approach

Work Environment

  • Memory care setting with residents requiring varying levels of supervision and support

  • Overnight hours requiring alertness, reliability, and independence