Job Description

The Medication Aide role involves crucial responsibilities centered around medication administration and assessment input, with a focus on following through with Individualized Service Plans (ISP). Key duties include the administration of medications, verifying the correct medication and recording administration details, and supporting Resident Assistants (RA), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in daily routines. The role extends to obtaining and recording vital signs and weights, observing residents for medication responses, participating in care standards formulation, and counseling residents on social or personal issues. Additionally, the Medication Aide ensures timely communication with physicians/providers, families, and LPNs regarding medication orders and addresses residents' needs promptly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist and/or supervise the administration of medications to residents and observe ingestion or other application.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication, verifies that the correct medication is being given and records time of administration on MAR/electronic record.
• Assists RAs, CNAs and LPNs as needed with the resident in any daily routines, any personal care and housekeeping tasks that the resident needs assistance in performing.
• Obtains and records residents' vital signs (Temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and 02 Sats) and weight as directed.
• Observes residents to detect responses to specified types of medications and prepares reports or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
• Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.
• Counsel residents in identifying and resolving social or other problems.
• Inform families when mail-order medicines need to be reordered.
• Talks to physician/provider offices and doctors/NPs as needed and informs on-shift LPN if changes in orders are needed.
• Assures call lights are answered in a timely manner to attend to the residents' needs as soon as possible after the call light is signaled.
• Keep accurate counts of narcotics and document per policy.
• Assists with dietary responsibilities, including serving meals and cleaning meal areas, as needed.
• Attends all training and meetings as required to stay abreast of changes in the organization and nursing department.
• Each employee will ensure all training required by State regulations is completed and documented each year.
• Assures all caregiver duties are performed as assigned and documented appropriately/electronic record.
• Participates in the care planning process as assigned.
• Addresses employee, family and resident concerns to promote satisfaction and good communication.
• Is fully knowledgeable of the fire evacuation and disaster policies of the community and participates, as assigned, in fire and disaster drills.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff.
• Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor or the. Executive Director and which relate to the success of Remember Me Senior Care and happiness and well-being of our residents.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and, in a manner, consistent with Remember Me culture and values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
• Previous Certified Nursing Assistant experience or student nurse preferred.
• Experience working with Alzheimer's/Dementia residents is desirable.
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language.

Certifications, Licenses and other Special Requirements:

• Completed/Passed Medication Aide Training.
• Must be certified and current in CPR and first aid.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Physical Demands: * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, talk, listen and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to touch, handle and feel, and required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/ or move objects greater than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift and transfer residents, using proper body mechanics, as needed. * Personal Characteristics and Skills:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following characteristics and skills:
• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information/ collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement the data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Delegation: Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
• Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the positions.
• Must be caring and compassionate in dealing with residents and family members as well as staff.
• Must know how to use a wide variety of medical equipment that is necessary tools of performing the job.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the community.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
• Possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional staff.
• Must possess the ability to communicate with all levels of management, employees and outside contacts.
• Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practice.
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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