Level One Medication Assistant

Description

Full-time, Part-time
Summary: As a Level I Medication Assistant, your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services.

What Makes StoneBridge Unique?

We consider being a caregiver a privilege at StoneBridge Senior Living. We are dedicated to both the individual needs of our residents and to each other. Here, we are more than caregivers. We are family. Employees help each other develop skills related to their senior care careers, knowing we can do more together than we could ever do alone. We encourage our employees to become the best version of themselves to help us provide the best possible care for our residents.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability)
• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Scheduling
• Bonus opportunities & recognition
• Up to six paid holidays per year and/or double-time opportunities

Responsibilities

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Avoid medication errors by assisting in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.
• Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.
• Follow the medication card practices of the facility.
• Follow the facility procedure for recording the order in the resident’s clinical record, including the type, route, dosage, frequency and strength of each medication.

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
• Must be a licensed Level I Medication Assistant having successfully completed a state-approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with laws of this State.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff members.

Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills