PT CMA Assisted Living Evening Shift

PACS

About The Position

The Medication Aide assists with administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician and under the direction of the attending physician, nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and Director of Nursing Services. Medication administration must comply with established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and applicable state requirements. The role includes accurately preparing, administering, and documenting commonly used oral and topical medications; monitoring residents’ medication use and vital signs; reporting medication errors, reactions, and resident concerns; and completing required records. The Medication Aide works with nursing staff, physicians, pharmacists, and other facility personnel to support safe medication practices and resident care. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The employee must protect residents’ health information and report suspected unauthorized disclosures or attempts to access facility information systems. The work may involve occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds, extended computer use, and assisting with resident evacuation during emergencies. The work environment is generally low to moderate in noise level.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Licensed Medication Aide who has successfully completed a state-approved training program and any required examinations in accordance with state law.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear regularly; use a desktop or laptop computer for prolonged periods; and use office equipment such as a copier, scanner, fax machine, telephone, and calculator.
May need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Follow facility policies and procedures for administering medications to residents.
Note and report medication administration errors and assist with programs to identify and prevent medication errors.
Complete and submit required forms, charts, reports, and other administrative records.
Maintain productive working relationships with nursing department members, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
Report resident complaints or grievances to the Director of Nursing Services.
Participate in facility surveys and inspections as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other programs related to medication administration and accuracy.
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications ordered for residents.
Verify that medications brought into the facility by newly admitted residents are examined and identified by the attending physician, facility pharmacy, or pharmacist.
Follow facility procedures for medication destruction and assist with required documentation under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Director of Nursing Services.
Follow facility medication labeling policies and ensure administered medications are properly labeled.
Follow facility procedures for medication charting and for documenting and removing discontinued medications.
Follow procedures for drug receipt errors, notify the delivery source and Director of Nursing Services, and ensure the written error report is signed by the employee and an observer or witness.
Follow procedures for holding medications for residents transferred from the facility or whose medications have been discontinued by the attending physician.
Observe and verify that medications are ingested or applied as directed; document medications not administered and the reason, including refusals.
Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of medication errors or resident reactions.
Verify resident identity before administering medication treatment.
Accurately measure, record, and report residents’ vital signs.
Follow facility procedures allowing residents to self-administer medications.
Attend continuing education programs to keep current with professional changes and maintain certification.
Protect residents’ health information and promptly report suspected or known unauthorized disclosure or access.
Perform assigned tasks in accordance with facility policies, procedures, instructions, work assignments, and schedules.
Cooperate with interdepartmental and other facility personnel to maintain nursing services that meet residents’ needs.