Resident Medication Associate- Evenings

Responsibilities

• Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures of Viva Senior Living and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Observes, records and reports to the Resident Care Director, or designee, symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.
• Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations and provides and promotes resident’s rights during the administration of medications.
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures of Viva Senior Living and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Maintains accountability measures for medications by monitoring them at various stages of their lifecycle.
• Routinely inspects, cleans, and monitors equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety. Reports any issues to the Resident Care Director for correction or repair.
• Obtains, records, and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications.
• Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practices by using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures of the company, including OSHA’s Blood-borne Pathogen Standard.
• Communicates to residents, staff and others in an accurate and factual manner and seeks clarification from or refers questions to the Resident Care Director when indicated.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as listed in the Resident Care Associate job description.

Requirements

• Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.