Medication Assistant, Certified (MAC) - Starting $18/hr

About the Role

Responsible for limited medication administration tasks and providing residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s Medication Administration Record (MAR), resident’s assessment, and plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited medication administration tasks as delegated by a licensed nurse, including:
  • Comparing the resident’s physician’s order and the MAR
  • Verifying the order matches the MAR
  • Verifying the order, MAR, and the medication pack match
  • Documenting appropriately on the MAR/EMAR
• Provide nursing care to residents, including activities of daily living.
• Keep resident rooms and resident care areas clean and neat.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents to the facility.
• Document care as instructed and required.
• Report all changes in the resident’s condition (e.g., areas of redness, skin tears, bruising, mental status change, eating habits) to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Check each resident routinely to ensure personal care needs are being met.
• Assist in transporting residents to/from dining room, therapy, activity, and social programs.
• Encourage residents to participate in activity programs.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., utilizing facility techniques.
• Treat all residents fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Report all grievances and complaints voiced by residents or family to the nursing supervisor and/or charge nurse.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation of resident property promptly to the charge nurse.
• Assure work area is maintained in a clean and safe manner with necessary equipment and supplies.
• Participate in staff development programs and staff meetings.
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
• Adhere to established organizational policies and procedures, safety, environmental standards, and infection control procedures.
• Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions and/or defective equipment immediately.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and respect residents’ privacy and dignity.
• Adhere to work assignments and work schedules.
• Maintain a neat appearance and adhere to the dress code.
• Comply with the Corporate Compliance Program.
• Perform other duties as directed and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Must successfully complete a board-approved Medication Assistant, Certified (MAC) education program and hold a Medication Assistant certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills within thirty days of employment.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must possess flexibility and the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of residents.