Arizona Medication Aide - Silver Springs

Silver Springs•Green Valley, AZ

About The Position

In partnership with the Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care Director, the Medication Aide assists with medication delivery and management for residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care, provides activities of daily living, and observes, documents, and reports resident conditions. The role includes medication preparation and documentation, communication with residents, healthcare providers, families or powers of attorney, and nursing or director staff, and support with resident concerns and emergencies. Medication Aides help ensure medications are reordered, received, logged, labeled, and stored properly; maintain clean and organized medication areas; complete narcotic counts and medication audits; and destroy medications according to policy. They document resident observations, alert charting, weights, vital signs, incidents, and shift concerns in the applicable records. The role also includes responding to resident calls, assisting with ADLs according to personalized service plans, working collaboratively with caregivers, following infection-control procedures, maintaining confidentiality, complying with SRG policies, and completing assigned training and other duties.

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.
Comply with licensing requirements.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Yardi, eMAR, Schedule Pop, ADP, or other relevant platforms.

Responsibilities

Prepare and assist with medications as prescribed by healthcare providers for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.
Document medications given or not given in eMAR.
Communicate medication-order changes, refill challenges, and missed scheduled doses to residents, healthcare providers, family or POA, and the Director or Nurse.
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, and confirm they are logged, properly labeled, and stored.
Notify the Director or Nurse about 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, medication 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 pendent calls as needed.
Assist residents with ADLs 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.