What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Assistant position at Great Lakes Mgmt Co?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Objective(s)
This position is responsible for the administration of medication in a safe organized manner. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administration of medications and documentation of medication administration. The medication assistant completes required training, communicates with the case manager (nurse) and becomes knowledgeable in the state requirements for medication assistants.
Essential Responsibilities
- Administer medications to residents using the Medication Administration Record (MAR) as a guide.
- Prepare medication for each resident’s medication administration with the following :
Right Drug
Right time
Right route
Right resident
Right dosage
Qualifications
Physical Requirements (based on essential responsibilities)
Must be able to frequently perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below :
In an 8 hour workday, employee may stand / walk :
Hours at one time : 0-1 Total hours / day : 1-6
Employee will lift / carry (Max.lbs.) : Frequently : 40 lbs. Occasionally : 70 lbs. Height of lift : 3 - 4 feet
In an 8 hour workday, employee may sit : Distance of carry : 30 yards
Hours at one time : 0-1 Total hours / day : 0-1
Employee will use hands for repetitive :
Simple grasping, pushing and pulling, manipulation
Employee will support / assist : (Maximum lbs.)
Frequently : 100 lbs.
Occasionally : 200 lbs.
Employee should be able to :
Squat : Frequently Kneel : Frequently Climb : Frequently Reach : Frequently, 3 feet Bend : Frequently
Environment
The work environment consists of the entire facility including resident’s rooms.
Working Hours
The work schedule and hours may vary from week to week. The MA will be required to work weekends and holidays and may be required to work beyond the normal schedule.
General Notes
Gentle Touch Health Initiatives is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GTHI is an EO Employer / Vets / Disabled.
