Certified Medication Aide Tamarack

Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority•Altus, OK

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide assists older people who are functionally, physically, and/or socially impaired and need 24-hour oversight. The role involves assisting residents with activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without help, fostering at all times residents’ independence and freedom of choice. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of Tamarack Retirement Center.

Requirements

High school diploma GED required.
Certified Nurses Aide – State of Oklahoma required.
Current CPR or BLS required (can be obtained during orientation).
Certified Mediation Aide required.
Obtain a current or temporary Food Handler’s Permit offered by the Jackson County Health Department.
Ability to read and communicate English language.
Verbal ability to understand medical and scientific terminology in order to communicate with professional staff regarding responsibilities of providing care and pharmacology services to residents.
Ability to understand policies and procedures relating to job performance.
Vision and hearing is essential.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance with dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, foot care, and mobility devices and care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses, contact lens and hearing aids.
Provides housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathrooms, making and changing beds, and personal laundry.
Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs.
Observe and reports changes in resident’s physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Resident Services Coordinator.
Reports and assists in recording errors, incidents or accidents that are resident-related.
Conducts room checks, resident rounds, and monitors for environmental safety hazards.
Completes work orders on any maintenance needs that arise.
Assists in a variety of tasks related to resident dining, to include escorting residents to dining room, set up and clean tables, serve meals and busses tables.
Responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity programs.
Plans and completes duties with minimal direction from supervisor.
Adheres to dress code and is professional in conduct and appearance.
Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
Follows up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
Flexible with schedule to help cover emergency times and/or holidays.
Knows and follows regulations and procedures required by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
Punctually and attendance, uses correct method of requesting time off.
Works well with fellow employees and supervisor.
Assists in training of new staff.
Follows administrative and departmental directives supportively and effectively.
Courteous to residents, employees and staff.
Attends annual mandatory hospital in-services.
Assists residents with self-administration of medications, including monitoring of medication supplies and documentation.
Administers and documents medications under the supervision of the licensed nurse.