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

Essential Job Functions

• Perform limited medication administration tasks as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Provide nursing care to residents including activities of daily living.
• Compare the resident’s physician’s order and the MAR.
• Verify the order matches the MAR.
• Verify the order, MAR, and the medication pack match.
• Document appropriately on the MAR/EMAR.
• Keep resident rooms and resident care areas clean and neat.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents to facility.
• Document care as instructed and required.
• Report all changes in the resident’s condition (i.e., areas of redness, skin tears, bruising, mental status change, eating habits, etc.) to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met.
• Assist in transporting resident to/from dining room, therapy, activity and social programs, etc., as necessary.
• Encourage resident 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., as necessary, utilizing facility technique.
• Perform other duties as directed and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• 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 charge nurse.
• Assure work area is maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform required duties.
• Participate in staff development programs and staff meetings.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
• Maintain 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 respects residents’ privacy and dignity.
• Adhere to work assignments and work schedules.
• Maintain a neat appearance and adhere to dress code.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Program.

Requirements

Education: Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant. Must successfully complete a board-approved Medication Assistant, Certified (MAC) education program and hold a Medication Assistant certification. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Must hold a Medication Assistant certification.
• 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.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of residents.