Lead Certified Medication Aide - 2nd & 3rd Shift. FT, PT, & Per Diem

Senior Lifestyle•Town of Cortlandville, NY

5d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR), provides personal care and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned, ensures delivery of care and services to all residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services and individual service plan need of each assigned resident. The role involves supervising self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree
One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
1+ months of experience
Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.
Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Superior time management skills.
Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations

Nice To Haves

Senior Living preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department.
Count and sign for all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys.
Order necessary medication and treatments from the appropriate pharmacy or notify the responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.
Receive and verify all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR.
Properly store all medications and ensure all lotions, ointments and liquids are stored separately from oral medications.
Date all appropriate vials or bottles at the time of initial opening and follow pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
Perform weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.
Verify all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notify the supervisor of any discrepancies.
Remove all discontinued medication from the med cart and give it to the supervisor.
Provide personal care to residents including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating.
Provide general nursing care including vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of all concerns.
Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
Supervise and direct other clinical staff as needed.
Perform daily cleaning of all medicine carts at the end of the shift and restock as needed.
Perform weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
Maintain accurate records, including preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions, ensuring the medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as per Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.