Certified Medication Aide -PRN

About the Role

Responsible for safely administering medications and treatments to residents, ensuring legible and accurate documentation on medication records and resident charts. This position requires a responsible demeanor to build resident confidence in medication and treatment administration. Must always act within your scope of practice and seek management assistance when unsure of decisions or occurrences.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments according to scheduled times, following medication administration protocol.
• Document appropriately on the 24-hour communication reports and resident records, including resident alert status.
• Implement interim service plans in the absence of the Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, or Director of Health Services, and communicate changes to caregivers.
• Notify Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, or Director of Health Services of any resident changes in condition.
• Assist with monthly medication records, cycle fill, or re-ordering of medications.
• Return medications for credit as needed and monitor medications arriving from the pharmacy, notifying the pharmacy of any discrepancies.
• Maintain supplies, cleanliness, organization, and restocking of the medication room and cart.
• Order supplies as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Demonstrate proper technique or learn to assist with equipment such as gait belts, sit-to-stand lifts, transfer boards, catheters, wheelchairs, scales, and other equipment as directed.
• Take accurate vital signs and weights.
• Complete medication error reports if necessary.
• Fill in as a Certified Nursing Assistant when needed.
• Assist with resident care needs, including lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Serve meals, assist with setting tables, and perform post-meal clean-up as assigned.
• Order medications by faxing the pharmacy and follow up on undelivered medications.
• Respond to call lights or ensure a partner responds if in the middle of a medication pass.
• Assist residents with transportation and appointments as needed.
• Review and respond to the 24-hour communication book, incident reports, and residents on alert status.
• Read and implement new interim care plans.
• Notify Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Director of Health Services, or Administrator as needed when issues arise.
• Perform general record keeping and filing.

Requirements

• Current, active, and unrestricted Certified Medication Aide Certification.
• CPR certification.
• Some high school education (high school graduate preferred).
• On-the-job training provided.
• Familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience (preferred but not necessary).

Schedule

PRN (as needed), variable shift.

Primary location: Georgia-Blue Ridge.