Medication Aide | Full Time 11p-7a

Harmony Senior Services•Chesapeake, VA

2d•$20 - $21

About The Position

The Medication Aide (Med Tech) provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents and assists with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role includes responding to resident needs, reporting and documenting resident status and medication-related information, supporting activities and transitions, and performing assigned housekeeping duties. The Medication Aide attends scheduled medication trainings, completes medication cart audits, and maintains the medication cart as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing in good standing.
Satisfactory completion of two medication observations annually.
Satisfactory completion of all assigned medication cart audits.
Attendance at four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organization and ability to work well with all levels of personnel.
Ability to contribute as a member of the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Polite and considerate conduct toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Ability to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Ability to represent the community positively and professionally.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Ability to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist with administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Assist residents with activities of daily living and with travel to and from dining and activities.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals, such as the HCD, RN/LPN, or ED.
Perform housekeeping duties as directed, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and shared areas.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
Check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities; check on ill residents and report their status or concerns.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Support new residents during move-in transitions, including providing emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings, complete assigned medication cart audits, maintain the cart as directed, and pass medication administration observations.
Communicate residents’ medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Re-order medications, fax orders to the pharmacy, communicate changes to resident families or representatives as needed, and report in the Daily Log.
Document medication administration in the EMAR/MAR and report and document exceptions to the HCD, EMAR, and Daily Log.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.