Certified Medication Aide - Memory Care (MC)/Full Time

Senior Lifestyle•Evans, GA

1d•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, including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities, and dining services, as well as meeting the individual service plan needs of each assigned resident. This position is for the Memory Care Department and involves supervision of self-administered medication in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree.
One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1+ months of experience.
Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations.
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.
Passion for helping seniors.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs.

Nice To Haves

Senior Living experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the MAR and TAR.
Provide personal care and general nursing care to residents.
Ensure delivery of care and services including ADLs, room cleanliness, scheduled activities, and dining services.
Meet the individual service plan needs of each assigned resident.
Supervise self-administered medication for the Memory Care Department.
Count and sign for all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys.
Order necessary medication and treatments from the pharmacy or notify the responsible party when supply is low.
Notify supervisor when medication supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.
Receive and verify all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR.
Notify pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
Properly store all medications, ensuring lotions, ointments, and liquids are stored separately from oral medications.
Date all appropriate vials or bottles at the time of initial opening and follow pharmacy protocol on length of use.
Perform weekly inspections of all medications to remove expired medications.
Verify current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notify supervisor of any discrepancies.
Remove all discontinued medication from the med cart and give it to the supervisor.
Provide personal care to residents including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating.
Provide general nursing care including vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of all concerns.
Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
Perform daily cleaning of all medicine carts at the end of the shift and restock as needed.
Perform weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
Maintain accurate records, including preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions, ensuring medical records are complete within 48 hours.