$19-$21

Senior Lifestyle•Holland, MI

21d•$19 - $21

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide supports residents in the Assisted Living Department by supervising self-administered medication and ensuring medication and treatment procedures comply with federal and state regulations and company guidelines. The role is performed as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Assisted Living Director/Health and Wellness Director. The aide administers and documents medications and treatments, maintains medication supplies and records, checks medication accuracy and storage, and reports discrepancies or concerns to a supervisor. The position also provides residents with personal care and general nursing care, helps meet daily living needs, responds to resident calls, and supports the cleanliness and readiness of medication carts and medical records.

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.
Sufficient 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

Experience in senior living.

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in accordance 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 promptly report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Order medications and treatments when supplies reach the specified threshold, or notify the responsible party; notify a supervisor if a medication has not arrived and fewer than two days of supply remain.
Receive and verify medications against pharmacy labels and the MAR, and 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 vials or bottles when first opened and follow pharmacy protocols for their usable period.
Inspect medications weekly and remove expired medications.
Compare current MARs with 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.
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.