What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICATION AIDE - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE position at Liberty Health and Rehab?
Liberty Cares
With Compassion
At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.
We are currently seeking an experienced:
MEDICATION AIDE
Part-Time, Days - (7am - 7pm)
Job Description:
- Administers medication as directed in the Medication Administration policies and procedures manual except injections, medication given by g-tube or nasogastic tubes and IV medications.
- Performs job duties ethically and morally; practices good leadership skills.
- Performs procedures such as vital signs, giving enemas and suppositories, etc.
- Performs universal precaution and hazardous chemical procedures in order to keep residents and staff safe.
- Performs documentation and reports ay medication errors immediately.
- Counts controlled substance medications, gives/takes reports and follows proper sign-in, sign-off procedures when changing shifts.
Job Requirements:
- Registered on the NA1 registry with no allegations of abuse or neglect.
- Successfully complete the state approved training program including competency evaluation and facility orientation program.
- Ability to read, see, hear, and speak adequately to perform the essential job responsibilities.
- Ability to crouch, stand, bend, stoop, and walk intermittently during the workday.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs; on a regular basis, or at least 10 times per shift.
Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.
