Certified Medication Aide
About The Position
The Certified Medication Aide provides routine nursing care based on each resident’s general service and health service plan, as developed by the Assisted Living Coordinator. The role administers medications and treatments in the Assisted Living Facility in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures, to help maintain high-quality care. The aide supports residents with activities of daily living, encourages independence, assists with appointments and activities, and helps prepare residents for medical tests and collect specimens as instructed. The role also participates in service-plan implementation and quality assurance, maintains required records, and reports safety hazards or equipment needing repair. Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned at the company’s discretion.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with New Jersey Department of Health regulations, Actors Fund policies and procedures, and direction delegated by the Assisted Living Coordinator.
- Complete and maintain required facility records, including logs, medication administration records (MAR), treatment administration records (TAR), and communication books.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, hygiene, grooming, and toileting, while encouraging self-help and independence when possible.
- Assist with transportation arrangements, remind residents of appointments, and accompany residents to appointments, activities, and social programs as needed.
- Assist residents in preparing for medical tests, such as lab work, x-rays, and therapy, and collect specimens as instructed.
- Participate in developing and implementing residents’ general service and health plans as needed.
- Review communication books and service plans daily to identify changes in residents’ daily care routines.
- Participate in quality assurance and other programs intended to ensure high-quality care.
- Maintain safety precautions while performing duties and report hazardous conditions or equipment in disrepair.
- Take on other projects and responsibilities as assigned at the company’s discretion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
