Medication Aide | Full Time | 3p-11p

Harmony Senior Services•Chesapeake, VA

3d•$20 - $21•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 involves responding to resident needs, communicating and documenting resident and medication information, and supporting the day-to-day operation of the community. The Medication Aide also assists residents with transitions, meals, and activities, and performs housekeeping duties as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of the Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing, in good standing.
Satisfactorily pass two medication observations annually and 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 to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and co-workers.
Able to walk and stand for extended periods.
Able to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Able 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 certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Able 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.
Perform housekeeping duties as directed, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist with planning and conducting resident activity programs; 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 during 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 residents’ medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Re-order medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, communicate changes to resident families or responsible parties as needed, and report in the Daily Log.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report and document exceptions to the HCD and in the EMAR and Daily Log.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.