What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide position at Poland Assisted Living?
Job Summary: Provides direct care to residents following an individual service plan. Provides medication to residents in a timely manner. Treats each resident with respect and dignity.
Job Description:
- Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document all medications used in the Health Campus.
- Verify that any medications brought into the health campus by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by the attending physician.
- Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.
- Perform medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
- Follow health campus policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications.
- Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.
- Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
- Promptly notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse or the Director of Nursing of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.
- Follow established guidelines concerning the storage of drugs.
- Assisting the nurses on the floor as needed.
*This job description represents an overview of the Qualified Medication Aide’s responsibilities. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his or her supervisor.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED required. Three to six months of related experience/ training preferred. Knowledge of your abilities and limitations as a QMA. Certified as a Qualified Medication Aide.
Management/ Decision Making:
Makes decisions based on detailed guidelines with limited independent judgement, referring issues to supervisor as needed.
Knowledge and Skills:
Can follow written/ verbal instructions. Possesses a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Ability to communicate in English. Uses good judgement in emergency situations and seeks assistance when needed.
Job Types: Part-time, PRN
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
License/Certification:
- Certified Medication Aide (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Youngstown, OH 44514 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24
