Medication Aide | Full Time | 3p-11p

Harmony Senior Services•Chesapeake, VA

2d•Onsite

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 requires maintaining knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, supporting residents’ daily routines and activities, responding to calls and emergencies, and communicating resident status and concerns to appropriate staff. The Medication Aide also performs housekeeping tasks and supports new residents during move-in transitions. Medication-related duties include attending scheduled medication trainings, completing assigned medication cart audits, maintaining the medication cart, passing medication administration observations, communicating residents’ medication needs, reordering medications, faxing requests to the pharmacy, and documenting medication administration and exceptions in the EMAR/MAR and Daily Log. The position requires attendance at required in-services and staff meetings and a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

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.
Satisfactorily pass two medication observations annually.
Satisfactorily pass all assigned medication cart audits.
Attend four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
Contribute as a member of the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Be polite and considerate 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 residents with activities of daily living and prescribed medication administration within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals, such as the HCD, RN/LPN, or ED.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas as directed.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding resident information.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities; check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities.
Check on ill residents and report their status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Support new residents through move-in transitions, including providing emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings and complete assigned medication cart audits; maintain the medication cart as directed.
Pass medication administration observations.
Communicate resident medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Reorder medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, and communicate with resident families or representatives as needed regarding changes.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report exceptions to the HCD, documenting them on the EMAR and Daily Log.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.