Medication Aide Jobs

Position Summary:

Responsible for passing meds, Resident services and other duties as assigned. Duties can include personal services, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, delegated tasks, medication assistance, meal services and others as needed or Resident care and service delivery. Trains other staff as assigned. Promotes the Company’s mission statement.

Essential Duties:

• Participates in service plan conferences as required.
• Attends in-service training as required.
• Acts as Resident advocate in medical-social situations involving Resident and/or designated agents, physician, other agents or agencies.
• Reads staff communication records and maintains familiarity with Resident records as required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, work, safety and other emergency procedures.
• Assists in the coordination of therapeutic diet orders with staff as required.
• Reviews Resident service records, treatment and medication books to assure quality of care.
• Associate should perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintains a professional demeanor with all Residents, families and friends, professional referrals and the general public in representing the Community and the Company.
• Administers and documents medication administered by following specifically written physicians orders.
• Records Resident information as required.
• Verifies physician orders, move-in/move-out information and initiates appropriate action/follow-up within state requirements.
• May provide oversight to staff when the Wellness Coordinator and/or Director of Health & Wellness Director is absent, as assigned.
• Ensures compliance with all rules and regulations related to Resident care (i.e. HIPAA, StateRegulations and OSHA, etc.).
• Observes problems, concerns, issues observed with Resident apartments, the building and the grounds and communicates them to the Maintenance Director.
• Assists in the ordering of medications from pharmacy within state requirements.
• Responsible for medication assistance or administration of medications, according to the state requirements.
• Medication administration will include the following routes: oral, topical, nasal, eye and eardrops.
• Maintains and always protects the confidentiality of resident information.
• Observes all work, safety and administrative policy training in performing all job assignments.
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
• Assists in supervising, as needed, of all Resident services, including the coordination of those provided by independently contracted ancillary health care providers as requested by Residents and families.
• Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality and a home-like environment for Residents.
• Assures proper records are maintained and documented as designated Communicates health emergencies to determine emergency medical measures take regarding Resident care to the Wellness Coordinator.
• Reviews staff schedule and service delivery tasks with Executive Director/WellnessCoordinator/Health & Wellness Director.
• Responsible for receiving and giving report from the previous shift and to the next shift.
• Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights,etc.)
• Reports Community Associate concerns and/or issues to the Wellness Coordinator, Health & Wellness Director and/or Executive Director, as designated.
• Obtain and document vital signs and weights as needed.
• Assists with scheduled Residents’ activities of daily living/ADL’s, environmental orientation, assistance with medication, treatments and other care while encouraging self-care and independence. Provides services as indicated on Resident assessment and service plans.
• Assists in the implementation of policies and procedures relating to Resident care and oversight of all health care-related services.
• Assists as directed with move-in and orientation of new Residents and designated agent(s).
• Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.
• Ensures the Resident’s assessed needs are provided to Community Team Members for service delivery execution.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for Residents, staff and visitors, including provision of housekeeping services for Residents.
• Adheres to all established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
• Reports all suspicions of abuse, neglect and/or financial exploitations of a Resident immediately tothe supervisor, as described in the Company’s policy and procedures on reporting.
• Assures accurate transcription of physician orders into treatment/medication record within state requirements.
• Observes changes in Resident status, needs or preferences and communicates them to the Wellness Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be caring, organized, and able to multi-task.
• Six months of work experience in a retirement community setting is preferred.
• Must be certified as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) and meet the state’s specific certification requirements.
• A passion for helping seniors
• High school diploma or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Candidate must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests,and other associates in English.

PSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with PSL.