Arizona Medication Aide - Silver Springs

Senior Resource Group, LLC•Green Valley, AZ

About The Position

The Arizona Medication Aide works in partnership with the Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care Director to assist with resident medication delivery and management, provide activities of daily living, and observe, document, and report resident conditions. The role serves residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care and follows SRG policies, procedures, licensing requirements, and infection control procedures. The aide prepares and assists with prescribed medications, maintains accurate medication documentation and records, communicates medication issues and changes, responds to resident needs and medical emergencies, and collaborates with caregivers to support quality resident care. The role also involves maintaining medication areas, completing audits and reports, and completing required training.

Requirements

Arizona Caregiver Certification.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Completion of state regulatory certifications and ongoing training requirements.
Six months of experience in a related position.
Compliance with licensing requirements.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.
Experience with Yardi, eMAR, Schedule Pop, ADP, or other relevant platforms.

Responsibilities

Prepare and assist with medications as prescribed by healthcare providers for residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Document medications given or not given in eMAR.
Communicate with residents, healthcare providers, family/POA, and the Director/Nurse about medication-order changes, refill challenges, or missed scheduled doses.
Observe, report, and document changes in resident conditions in Yardi EHR progress notes and the Nurse to Med Aide Communication Log.
Document and follow up on resident concerns in the End of Shift Report.
Reorder and receive medications; ensure residents do not run out and that medications are logged, properly labeled, and stored.
Notify the Director/Nurse of medication discrepancies.
Provide first aid when needed and respond to medical emergencies.
Assist with internal incident reports and data entry into Yardi EHR.
Document alert charting once per shift in Yardi EHR progress notes.
Document monthly weights and vital signs as needed in Yardi EHR.
Maintain clean and organized medication rooms, med carts, and medication overflow areas.
Complete a narcotic count with the oncoming shift.
Destroy medications according to policy.
Participate in weekly medication audits.
Respond to resident pendant calls as needed.
Assist residents with activities of daily living according to their personalized service plans.
Collaborate with caregivers to provide quality resident care and recommend ways to improve care quality.
Follow infection control procedures and maintain confidentiality of resident and family information.
Follow SRG policies and procedures.
Complete monthly training assignments as scheduled or assigned by the Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.