CMT/ Medication Aide - Assisted Living

PACS

1d•$19 - $22

About The Position

The Medication Aide assists with administering medications to residents as ordered by attending physicians and under the direction of the attending physician, nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and Director of Nursing Services. Medication administration must follow established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and applicable state requirements. The role includes safely preparing, administering, and documenting commonly used oral and topical medications; verifying residents’ identities; observing whether medications are taken or applied; and documenting refusals and other administration details. The Medication Aide also supports medication-error prevention and reporting, maintains medication labeling and storage procedures, measures and reports residents’ vital signs, and collaborates with nursing staff, physicians, pharmacists, and other facility personnel. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Licensed Medication Aide who has successfully completed a state-approved training program and any required examinations in accordance with state laws.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.

Responsibilities

Follow facility policies and procedures governing medication administration.
Note and report medication administration errors, and assist with procedures or programs to identify and prevent medication errors.
Complete and submit required forms, charts, reports, and other administrative documentation.
Maintain productive working relationships with nursing department members, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
Report resident complaints or grievances to the Director of Nursing Services.
Participate in facility surveys and inspections as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other programs concerning medication administration and accuracy.
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications ordered for residents.
Ensure medications brought into the facility by newly admitted residents are examined and identified by the attending physician or facility pharmacy or pharmacist.
Follow facility procedures for medication destruction, including required documentation, under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Director of Nursing Services.
Follow facility medication-labeling practices and ensure administered medications are properly labeled.
Follow procedures for medication charting and for documenting and removing medications discontinued by the attending physician.
Follow procedures for drug receipt errors, notify the delivery source and Director of Nursing Services, and ensure the written error report is signed by an observer or witness and the employee.
Follow procedures for holding medications when residents are transferred or when medications are discontinued.
Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed, and document any medication not administered and the reason, including refusals.
Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services about medication errors or resident reactions.
Verify resident identity before medication treatment.
Accurately measure, record, and report residents’ vital signs.
Follow procedures that allow residents to self-administer medications.
Attend continuing education programs and maintain current certification.
Protect resident protected health information, maintain confidentiality, and report suspected or known unauthorized disclosures to the Administrator.
Report known or suspected unauthorized attempts to access the facility information system.
Perform assigned tasks according to facility policies, procedures, supervisor instructions, work assignments, and schedules.
Cooperate with inter-departmental and other facility personnel to maintain adequate nursing services for residents.