What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide - Assisted Living - As Needed position at Sioux Center Health?
Location:
Sioux Center, IAWorker Type:
PRNWork Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)Sioux Center Health is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! Sioux Center Health has been designated a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, awarded a Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.
Position Highlights
Summary
The Medication Aide, under supervision of the charge nurse, provides assistance with distribution of medications to residents. Assists with Care Assistant responsibilities as needed.
General Hours of Work
12 hour shifts (rotating weekends), every other holiday. As Needed (3:00 pm - 3:00 am)
Education and/or Experience
Certified Nurse Aide Certification preferred, but not required. Certified Medication Aid required. Prefer high school diploma or GED. Experience in working with the elderly population preferred, but not required.
Certificate, Licenses, Registrations
Certified as a Medication Aide in the State of Iowa required.
Essential Functions
Must follow the CDC legal and ethical guidelines set by the state, resident’s rights, and organization for the distribution of medication to residents, and must be knowledgeable about the medication or research information.
Know the special physical conditions of the resident that might affect how medication would react.
Receives work assignments from Charge Nurse including assisting with medication pass, obtaining vital signs and blood glucose readings, and other duties within scope of practice.
Stays current on resident care plans, reviews report sheets and new interventions at beginning of shift and as needed.
Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc.
Acts as leader and mentor to fellow team members.
Reports any changes or unusual findings to Charge Nurse.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
