Medication Aide I-Part-time NOC

The Goodman Group, LLC•Missoula, MT

About The Position

The Medication Technician administers medications within the scope of their license and provides assigned residents with daily care and services according to their care plans. The position works under the general supervision of a licensed nurse and follows provider instructions, Medication Administration Records, facility policies, standards of care, and applicable state and federal regulations. Training is available. The position may also provide caregiver duties as needed and does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Be willing to work as a caregiver as needed.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting 50 pounds and potentially lifting, moving, or transferring residents weighing up to 75 pounds; exerting force to lift, push, pull, or carry patients; standing for extended periods; bending, stooping, stretching, twisting, sitting, and reaching; and using fine motor skills.
Meet the role's cognitive and sensory demands, including executing tasks independently, expressing oneself clearly and effectively verbally, concentrating on moderate details amid frequent interruptions, and having visual acuity and hearing alertness.

Nice To Haves

Six months or more of experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Administer medications according to health care provider instructions, the Medication Administration Record, and the scope of the license.
Document medication administration, effectiveness, and side effects; report adverse reactions and side effects to a supervisor or Director of Nursing.
Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, and shaving.
Assist residents in dining rooms, provide care and monitoring, and assist with meals and vital signs.
Initiate and participate in resident leisure activities; encourage socializing and participation in planned programs.
Observe and document residents' health, behavior, and physical and emotional condition; promptly report changes and significant events to the nurse.
Respond courteously and promptly to resident requests and call signals, bells, or intercom systems.
Promote resident safety by following infection-control, blood-borne pathogen, fire-safety, hazardous-material, and other facility safety practices; report unsafe situations to the nurse.
Assist residents in preparing for appointments and social programs and help them walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
Routinely check that residents' personal care needs are met in accordance with their wishes.
Provide special resident services offered by the facility.
Physically support residents with activities of daily living, including transfers, getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting, standing, walking, and exercising.
Communicate with nurses about resident conditions, changes, and concerns.
Provide companionship, comfort, and support to residents.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.