Certified Medication Aide - Assisted Living (AL)/FT/Evening Shift!

Job Description

• Supervise self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines.
• Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys. Contact a supervisor immediately with discrepancies.
• Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
• Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.
• Receive and verify all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notifies pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
• Properly store all medications and ensure all lotions, ointments, and liquids are stored separately from oral medications.
• Date all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and follow pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
• Weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.
• Compare current MARs to new MARs at change over time and notify the supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Remove all discontinued medication from med cart and give it to the supervisor.
• Provide personal care to residents to include, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc.
• Provide general nursing care to include, but not limited to, vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
• Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of all concerns.
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
• Daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed.
• Weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
• Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
• Maintain accurate records to include preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and ensure medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ months of experience
• Senior Living preferred
• Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations
• Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations
• Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Skills and Ability

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Superior time management skills

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player
• A passion for helping seniors