Certified Medication Aide - Memory Care (MC)

Senior Lifestyle•York, ME

2d•$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 also 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. The company emphasizes a mission to "purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork."

Requirements

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.
Passion for helping seniors.
Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations.

Nice To Haves

Senior Living preferred experience.

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 before accepting medication keys, and report any discrepancies immediately.
Order necessary medication and treatments from the appropriate pharmacy or notify the responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
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 the pharmacy label and MAR, and notify the 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 their usage duration.
Perform weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.
Verify all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notify the 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 assistance.
Provide general nursing care, including taking vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify the supervisor of all concerns.
Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
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 all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions, ensuring the medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as per Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.