Assisted Living PRN Certified Medication Aide
About The Position
Work under the supervision of the Assisted Living Operator and Assisted Living Nurse to care for Assisted Living residents according to their needs. Dispense medication safely and in a timely manner to residents requiring this service. Practice the Five Rights of Medication Administration: Right resident, Right medication, Right time, Right route, and Right dose. Observe and report any changes in a resident's condition to the Charge Nurse. Take vital signs as ordered. Maintain a clean and well-stocked medication cart. Document medication administration according to Bethany Home Assisted Living policy. Understand and maintain confidentiality. Manage routine chores, such as laundry and housekeeping, as needed.
Requirements
- State of Kansas Nurse’s Aide Certification and Medication Aide Certification
- Knowledge and practice of the five rights of medication administration
- Knowledge of possible side effects and interactions of medication
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
- Document according to Bethany Home Assisted Living policy
- Observe any changes in resident condition and possible need for PRN medications, report those changes or needs to Assisted Living Nurse
- Administer PRN medications as ordered by the Assisted Living Nurse
- Ability to work well with people, including staff, residents, families and visitors
- Knowledge and practice of Bethany Home Assisted Living safety procedures, and infection control practices
- Understanding of Bethany Home Assisted Living policies on abuse prevention, resident’s rights and confidentiality
- Ability to follow and carry out requests of Assisted Living Nurse or Operator
Responsibilities
- Have knowledge of, and pass medications as ordered by physician
- Take vital signs as ordered
- Observe for possible need for PRN medication and report observations to Assisted Living Nurse
- Administer PRN medications as ordered by Assisted Living Nurse
- Understand possible side effects and interactions of medications
- Maintain a clean and well-stocked medication cart
- Understand and maintain confidentiality
- Understand Bethany Home Assisted Living's policies on abuse prevention, safety, fire safety, severe weather safety
- Implement infection control practices according to Bethany Home Association policy
- Understand and document according to Bethany Home Association policy
- Completes all assigned in-service training
- Assures medication certification is current at all times
- All other assigned duties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
