7AM-3PM

Senior Lifestyle•Stuart, FL

19d

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide supports residents in the Assisted Living Department by supervising self-administered medication and administering prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with the Medication Administration Record (MAR), Treatment Administration Record (TAR), applicable regulations, and company guidelines. The aide works as directed by an LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Assisted Living Director/Health and Wellness Director. The role also provides personal and general nursing care, assists residents with activities of daily living, and supports their individual service plans and needs. The position is responsible for medication counts, ordering and receiving medications, checking medication accuracy, safe storage, monitoring expiration dates, comparing MARs during changeovers, and reporting discrepancies or concerns. It also includes resident care, basic health measurements, documentation, responding to resident calls, cleaning and restocking medication carts, participating in training, and maintaining complete medical records for new admissions and readmissions within 48 hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least one month of experience.
Current Medication Technician certification, depending on state regulations.
English proficiency sufficient to perform duties, communicate with supervisors and coworkers, and respond to and communicate about emergencies.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong time-management skills.
Ability to work as a team player and a passion for helping seniors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior living.

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with regulations and company guidelines, as directed by nursing or department leadership.
Count and sign for narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys, and immediately report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Order medications and treatments from the appropriate pharmacy, or notify the responsible party when supplies are down to seven days; alert a supervisor when supplies are below two days and medication has not arrived.
Receive medications and verify their accuracy against pharmacy labels and the MAR; notify the pharmacy and Director of Health and Wellness of discrepancies.
Store medications properly, keeping lotions, ointments, and liquids separate from oral medications.
Date medication vials and bottles when first opened and follow pharmacy protocols for their period of use.
Inspect medications weekly and remove expired medications.
Compare current and new MARs at changeover and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Remove discontinued medications from the medication cart and give them to the supervisor.
Provide personal care, including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and assistance with eating.
Provide general nursing care, including taking vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
Document required information in the daily log and notify a supervisor of concerns.
Answer calls and assist residents with assigned needs.
Clean medication carts daily at the end of the shift, restock them as needed, and deep-clean them weekly.
Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
Prepare medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensure medical records are complete within 48 hours in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines.