starts $20

Senior Lifestyle•Gresham, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide supports residents in the Assisted Living department by safely administering and supervising self-administered medications and treatments according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR), Treatment Administration Record (TAR), applicable regulations, and company guidelines. The aide works as directed by licensed nursing staff or the Assisted Living or Health and Wellness Director. The role also provides personal and general nursing care as needed, assists residents with activities of daily living, responds to resident needs, and helps ensure assigned residents receive appropriate services. The aide maintains medication supplies, records, carts, and resident medical charts, and participates in staff training and in-services.

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 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.
Team-oriented approach and a passion for helping seniors.

Nice To Haves

Senior living experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication and administer medications and treatments as directed, following applicable regulations and company guidelines.
Count and document 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 no less than seven days; notify a supervisor when fewer than two days remain and medication has not arrived.
Receive and verify medications against pharmacy labels and the MAR, 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 and bottles when first opened and follow pharmacy protocols for their 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 a 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, maintain accurate records, and ensure medical records are complete within 48 hours in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines.