Certified Medication Aide - Assisted Living

Senior Lifestyle•Auburn, ME

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for safely administering prescribed medications and treatments recorded on residents’ Medication Administration Records (MARs) and Treatment Administration Records (TARs). Under the direction of an LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Assisted Living Director/Health and Wellness Director, the role supervises self-administered medication in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and company guidelines. The aide also provides personal and general nursing care, supports residents with activities of daily living, and helps ensure their individual service plan needs are met. Medication duties include counting and documenting narcotics with approved personnel, reporting discrepancies, ordering medications and treatments, verifying deliveries against pharmacy labels and MARs, maintaining proper storage, dating opened containers, inspecting medications weekly for expired items, reconciling MARs during changes, and removing discontinued medication. The role also provides personal care, takes and records basic vital signs and measurements, responds to resident calls, documents concerns, and maintains clean, stocked medication carts. The aide attends staff training and in-services and maintains accurate medical records, including preparing charts for new admissions and readmissions and completing records within 48 hours in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines. Senior Lifestyle describes its mission as brightening and enriching the lives of those it serves through Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect, and Teamwork.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree, 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 job duties, communicate with supervisors and coworkers, and respond to and communicate during emergencies.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Superior time-management skills.
Strong teamwork skills and a passion for helping seniors.

Nice To Haves

Senior living experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with regulations and company guidelines, as directed by clinical or department leadership.
Count and document narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys, and immediately report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Order medications and treatments when supplies are low, notify responsible parties as appropriate, and alert a supervisor when medication has not arrived and fewer than two days’ supply remains.
Receive and verify medications against pharmacy labels and the MAR; report discrepancies to the pharmacy and Director of Health and Wellness.
Store medications properly, keeping lotions, ointments, and liquids separate from oral medications.
Date medication containers when first opened and follow pharmacy guidance on their period of use.
Inspect medications weekly and remove expired medications.
Compare current and new MARs during 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 records are complete within 48 hours in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines.
Support delivery of resident services, including activities of daily living, room cleanliness, scheduled activities, dining services, and individual service plan needs.