Certified Medication Aide - Memory Care (MC)

Senior Lifestyle•Agoura Hills, CA

7h•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR). The Certified Medication Aide provides personal care and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned, ensuring the delivery of care and services to all residents in the community. This includes Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities, dining services, and meeting the individual service plan needs of each assigned resident.

Requirements

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
1+ months of experience
Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.
Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Superior time management skills.
Strong team player and a passion for helping seniors

Nice To Haves

Senior Living preferred
Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations

Responsibilities

Supervision of self-administered medication for the Memory Care Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Director of Health & Wellness.
Counting and signing on approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys. Contacting a supervisor immediately with discrepancies.
Ordering all necessary medication and treatments from the appropriate pharmacy or notifying the responsible party when the supply is no less than 7 days.
Notifying supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.
Receiving and verifying all medicine received is accurate according to the pharmacy label and MAR. Notifying the pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
Proper storage of all medications and ensuring all lotions, ointments, and liquids are stored separately from oral medications.
Dating all appropriate vials or bottles at the time of initial opening and following pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
Weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.
Verifying all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies.
Removing all discontinued medication from the med cart and giving it to the supervisor.
Providing personal care to residents to include, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc.
Providing general nursing care to include, but not limited to, vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
Documenting appropriate information in the daily log as required and notifying supervisor of all concerns.
Answering calls and assisting residents with needs as assigned.
Daily cleaning of all medicine carts at the end of the shift and restocking as needed.
Weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
Attending and participating in staff training and in-services.
Maintaining accurate records to include preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensuring the medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.