Medication Aide - Level Two

About the position

This position is part of the Morning Pointe Clinical Team, a resident-focused, high performance, high commitment work team that supports the Morning Pointe purpose of 'partnering with families in meeting the challenges of life'. As a care partner, the Medication Aide is responsible for administering medications as prescribed by the resident's physician. The Med Aide is responsible for ensuring that quality services are a way of life at Morning Pointe where every associate's interaction with residents and family members reflects the philosophy and mission of Morning Pointe.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications to residents and maintains related medical records under supervision of a licensed nurse or the DON.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
• If a resident requests a PRN medication, the medication aide cannot administer the medication until the nurse performs an assessment and authorizes the administration.
• Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures.
• Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
• Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
• May receive supply of ordered medications for administration to resident.
• May record and restock medication inventories.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized medication cart and medication room.
• Communicate with families, residents, and the interdisciplinary team when appropriate.
• Complete shift reports and documentation in records per company policy.

Requirements

• Must hold a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a licensed C.N.A.
• Must have certification of passing the medication aide competency exam for the State of Tennessee.
• Experience in senior resident services, health care, or customer service is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are essential.
• Experience in working with older adults and knowledge of the aging process is preferred.
• A flexible work schedule is necessary.

Benefits

• Compensation based on experience