Medication Aide

Responsibilities

• Receives report from the previous shift and Med Aide.
• Maintains physicians orders in accordance with policy.
• Communicates appropriately with all care partners and utilizes appropriate communication tools.
• Completes appropriate documentation each shift.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
• Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments clothing/linen and community to administrator. Completes Incident Report form as needed for any unusual occurrence.
• Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental status as directed.
• Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. Maintains a neat and orderly Medication Room.
• Maintains resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert and monthly charting.