7AM-3PM

Senior Lifestyle•Stuart, FL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for the safe administration and supervision of prescribed medications and treatments for residents in the Assisted Living Department. The role follows the Medication Administration Record (MAR), Treatment Administration Record (TAR), applicable federal and state regulations, and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines, as directed by nursing or assisted living leadership. The aide supports residents with activities of daily living and personal care, provides basic nursing care, responds to resident needs, documents required information, and helps ensure resident services are delivered according to individual service plans. The position also maintains medication supplies, records, and carts; assists with medical chart preparation; and participates in staff training and in-services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, 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, as required by state regulations.
Acceptable English proficiency 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.
Superior time-management skills.
Strong team-player qualities and a passion for helping seniors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior living.

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department 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 reach 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, 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 applicable vials and bottles when first opened and follow pharmacy protocols for their usable duration.
Inspect medications weekly and remove expired medications.
Compare current and 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 as needed, and deep-clean carts weekly.
Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
Prepare medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensure records are complete within 48 hours, in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines.