What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide - Part time- 1st Shift - Starting Wage 17 position at Senior Lifestyle?
Responsible for supervision of selfadministered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed by the LPN / LVN / RN and / or the Assisted Living Director / Health and Wellness Director.
Count and sign on approved form all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys. Contact a supervisor immediately with discrepancies.
Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasnt been received.
Responsible for receiving and verifying all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notifies pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
Responsible for proper storage of all medications and ensuring all lotions ointments and liquids stored separately from oral medications.
Responsible for dating all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and following pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
Responsible for weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.
Responsible for verifying all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies.
Responsible for removing all discontinued medication from med cart and giving it to the supervisor.
Provide personal care to residents to include but not limited to bathing skin care oral hygiene grooming dressing incontinence care and eating etc.
Provide general nursing care to include but not limited to vital signs temperatures blood pressure and weights.
Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of all concerns.
Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
Responsible for daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed.
Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
Attend and participate in staff training and inservices.
Must maintain accurate records to include preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensures medical record is complete within fortyeight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications :
Level of Formal Education : A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Years of Experience : 1 months of experience
Type of Experience : Senior Living preferred
Special Certifications : Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations
Language Skills : Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties communicate with supervisor and other employees and respond and communicate to emergency situations. Technical Competencies : Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook
Skills and Ability :
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Superior time management skills.
Personal Attributes :
Strong team player and a passion for helping seniors
Additional Information :
Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health dental vision retirement benefits shortterm disability longterm disability and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical religious or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.
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