Certified Medication Aide - Assisted Living (AL)

Senior Lifestyle•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for the safe administration and supervision of self-administered medications and treatments for residents in the Assisted Living Department, in accordance with the Medication Administration Record (MAR), Treatment Administration Record (TAR), applicable Federal and State regulations, company guidelines, and direction from nursing or assisted living leadership. The role also provides personal care and general nursing care as needed, supports residents’ Activities of Daily Living, and helps ensure residents receive services outlined in their individual service plans. The aide manages medication inventory, receipt, verification, storage, documentation, and disposal; maintains medication carts and medical records; monitors residents and reports concerns to a supervisor. The role also involves answering resident calls, attending staff training, and participating in 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.
Strong team-player orientation and a passion for helping seniors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior living is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication in compliance with regulations and company guidelines, as directed by nursing or assisted living 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 no less than seven days remaining; notify a supervisor when supplies are below two days and the medicine has not arrived.
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 and new MARs during changeover and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Remove discontinued medication from the medication cart and give it 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 needs as assigned.
Clean medicine 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.
Support delivery of resident services, including Activities of Daily Living, room cleanliness, scheduled activities, dining services, and individual service plan needs.