Certified Medication Aide - Memory Care (MC)

Senior Lifestyle•York, ME

1d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Company Description Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for the safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR), provides personal are and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned, ensures delivery of care and services to all residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services and individual service plan need of each assigned resident. Job Description Responsible for 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. Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys. Contact a supervisor immediately with discrepancies. Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days. Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received. Responsible for receiving and verifying all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notifies pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies. Responsible for proper storage of all medications and ensuring all lotions, ointments and liquids stored separately from oral medications. Responsible for dating all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and following pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used. Responsible for weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed. Responsible for verifying all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies. Responsible for removing all discontinued medication from med cart and giving it to the supervisor. Provide personal care to residents to include, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc. Provide general nursing care to include, but not limited to, 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. Responsible for daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed. Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of all med carts. Attend and participate in staff training and in-services. Must maintain accurate records to include preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensures medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory 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
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.
Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations

Nice To Haves

Senior Living preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication for the Memory Care Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines.
Count and sign for all narcotics with approved personnel.
Order necessary medication and treatments from the pharmacy or notify the responsible party when supply is low.
Receive and verify all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR.
Properly store all medications, ensuring separation of lotions, ointments, and liquids from oral medications.
Date all appropriate vials or bottles at the time of initial opening and follow pharmacy protocol on usage duration.
Perform weekly inspections of all medications to remove expired items.
Verify current MARs against new MARs at change over time.
Remove all discontinued medication from the med cart.
Provide personal care to residents, including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating.
Provide general nursing care, including taking vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
Document appropriate information in the daily log and notify supervisor of concerns.
Answer calls and assist residents with needs.
Clean all medicine carts daily 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 medical charts for new admissions and readmissions, ensuring completion within 48 hours.