Certified Medication Aide - Assisted Living (AL)

Senior Lifestyle•Albuquerque, NM

18h

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for the safe administration of prescribed medications and treatments according to residents’ Medication Administration Records (MARs) and Treatment Administration Records (TARs), applicable regulations, and company guidelines. Under the direction of a licensed nurse and/or the Assisted Living or Health and Wellness Director, the aide supervises self-administered medication in the Assisted Living Department. The role also provides personal and general nursing care as needed, supports residents’ activities of daily living and individual service plans, and helps ensure residents receive care and services including room cleanliness, scheduled activities, and dining services. The aide maintains medication supplies, records, medical charts, and medication carts, and reports discrepancies or resident concerns to a supervisor. Starting pay is $17 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least one month of experience.
Acceptable English proficiency 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.
Strong time-management skills.
Strong teamwork and a passion for helping seniors.

Nice To Haves

Senior living experience is preferred.
Current Medication Technician certification, depending on state regulations.

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication in compliance with federal and state regulations and company guidelines, as directed by a licensed nurse and/or the Assisted Living or Health and Wellness Director.
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; notify a supervisor if supplies are below two days and medication has not arrived.
Receive and verify medications against pharmacy labels and MARs, and 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 or bottles when first opened and follow pharmacy protocols for their use.
Inspect medications weekly and remove expired medications.
Compare current MARs with new MARs during changeovers 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.
Maintain accurate records, prepare medical charts for new admissions and readmissions, and ensure records are complete within 48 hours in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines.