Medication Aide - NOC

About the role

Responsible for providing direct resident care and supervision of residents' needs per individualized service/care plan. Monitors residents for changes in condition and signs/symptoms of illness according to federal and state laws and regulations, and according to the policies of the Community. Communicates and documents resident changes or concerns to the Health Services Director. Assists in supervision of resident assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medications as ordered by their physician(s). Documents all functions related to medication management as required by regulation and community protocols.
• Obtains, receives, and stores medication(s) from pharmacy.
• Participates in the medication training program and demonstrates competency per the competency checklist.
• Maintains order and cleanliness in medication storage area.
• Assist residents with daily bath, dressing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for activities within the community, reminders of medical appointments, and basic room care.
• Perform functions as directed by supervisor including daily and ongoing records such as vital signs, weight, and measure residents; observe and report presence of skin breakdowns; review care plans daily; report changes in resident conditions to supervisor; and record all necessary charting entries and report all accidents and incidents.
• Prepare residents for meals and snacks and perform after-meal resident care.
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints, accidents, and incidents to supervisor.
• Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer, and discharge of residents; inventory resident possessions; and report defective equipment to administration.
• Understand and use Universal Precautions and follow established infection control, hazardous communication, and other safety rules; ensure cleanliness of assigned residents’ rooms; properly maintain and record resident restraints; and promptly report all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
• Attend and participate in orientation, training, educational activities, and staff meetings.
• Perform any other tasks, assignments, projects, or requests as deemed by management.

Requirements

• Willingness to adhere to assisted living principles in providing services.
• Ability and willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.
• Keep all information confidential.
• Maintain acceptable attendance record and follow work schedule.
• Display cleanliness, good grooming, personal appearance, and follow dress requirements consistently.
• Organize and utilize time appropriately toward accomplishing assigned tasks; requires minimal supervision.
• Display mature behavior and attitude in speech and action.
• Display ability and willingness to learn new skills and to teach others.
• Interact in a professional manner with residents, public, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with management.
• Display willingness to assist co-workers when situation requires.
• Adequate and clear English speaking and writing ability; able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to spend long periods on feet and to ambulate quickly.
• Free of non-treated communicable disease.
• Ability to work safely and recognize potentially dangerous situations.
• Ability and willingness to follow all policies and procedures.
• Neat, accurate, dependable, and keep work/space clean.
• Ability and willingness to work longer than an eight (8) hour shift, to work holidays or overtime, and to work a seven (7) day schedule.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; 35 pounds regularly.
• Routinely requires pushing, pulling, bending, walking, reaching, and stooping.
• Must be able to squat, reach, stretch without distress.
• Must be able to tolerate extended periods of walking and standing.

Qualifications

• High School education preferred.
• Completion of Qualified Medication Aide program with current license.
• 18 – 24 months experience in a similar position.
• CPR/First Aid certified preferred.
• Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred.
• Attendance at mandatory in-service training.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Meet in-service training hours required for job classification and position.