Certified Medication Aide - FT/PRN 11-7

Senior Lifestyle•West Chester, PA

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, following the Medication Administration Record (MAR), Treatment Administration Record (TAR), applicable regulations, company guidelines, and direction from nursing and wellness leadership. The role also provides personal and general nursing care, supports residents’ activities of daily living, and helps ensure resident needs are met in the community.

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, where required by state regulations.
English proficiency sufficient to perform job duties, communicate with supervisors and coworkers, and respond to emergencies.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong time-management skills.
Ability to work as a strong team player and a passion for helping seniors.

Nice To Haves

Senior living experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication in compliance with applicable 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 at seven days or less; notify a supervisor if fewer than two days remain and medication has not arrived.
Receive and verify medications against pharmacy labels and the MAR, reporting 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 and bottles when first opened and follow pharmacy protocols for their usable period.
Inspect medications weekly and remove expired medications.
Compare current MARs with replacement 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-service sessions.
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.
Support delivery of resident services, including activities of daily living, room cleanliness, scheduled activities, dining services, and individual service plan needs.