What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aide - Medication Aide Harbor position at Benchmark Senior Living?
Benchmark Senior Living is looking for a compassionate Medication Nursing Assistant to join our team! As a MNA, your main role will be to deliver care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment.
You must have a valid NH Medication Nursing Assistant License.
Responsibilities
Communicates questions, concerns, and/or discrepancies related to medication administration to the Resident Care Director (RCD).
Communicates any significant change of mental or physical status of resident to RCD.
Documents supervision of self-administration in MAR.
Documents/ notifies RCD of administration of prn meds.
Responsible for documentation on prn meds and affect.
Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Requirements
Must have state Medication Nursing Assistant License and demonstrate competency in accordance with the state-approved protocol in drug administration
Successfully complete medication technician competency review (as supervised by RN / RCD) quarterly
CPR certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire
The Medication Technician must complete a state approved training course in drug administration and receive a certificate of satisfactory successful completion.
Med-Techs will be evaluated on their competency by the RCD each quarter
Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program
High School education preferred
As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
8 holidays & 2 floating holidays
Discounted Meal Program
Associate Referral Bonus Program
Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
*Eligibility may vary by employment status