Certified Medication Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living•Hartwell, GA

43d

About The Position

Provides residents with services in accordance with health care provider's orders regarding administration or assistance with medications and treatments, as per state regulations. Provides direct care to residents following the individualized service plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Certified Nursing Assistant completion and licensure.
State certified medication aide course is required.
Experience preferred and/or training in direct service with older adults.
Knowledge of dementia, particularly of the Alzheimer's type is helpful.
Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Uses good judgment in emergency situations, and gets help when needed.
Successful completion of State certified medication aide course and Certified Nursing Assistant program.

Responsibilities

Assists in maintaining the physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive to the best interest and welfare of the residents.
Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of personnel tasks with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters. Maintains a clean, safe, environment in the community by delegating job responsibilities.
As per state regulations and completion of required training/certification, administers medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider. Observes resident's responses to existing treatment plan, is aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects, and observes residents for occurrence of such and notifies supervisor. Adheres to community infection control policies and procedures.
Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure. Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.
Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedure. This includes documentation related to: medication distribution, leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in resident's physical condition and or behaviors, visitors, etc. Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor.
Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
Receives reports on all residents.
Completes an accurate accounting of all medications, including controlled substances as per policy.
Assists with completion of medication cart audits per policy and direction of supervisor.
Provides direct resident care.
Follows procedure regarding incidents/accidents to residents.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee discounts
Referral program
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Company provided life insurance
Adoption benefit
Disability (short and long term)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Optional life and dependent life insurance
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
Tuition reimbursement