Certified Medication Technician - Full Time & Part Time

Benchmark Senior Living•Providence, RI

About The Position

Medication Aides assists with approved medications under the supervision of a nurse and within the scope of state requirements. The Medication-Aide may also serve as the Lead Resident Care Assistant and fulfill that role’s duties and responsibilities accordingly.

Requirements

The Medication Aide in RI, NH, ME, VA must complete a state approved training course in medication administration and receive a certificate of satisfactory successful completion. Must retain license as applicable by state regulation. Must also attend the Benchmark Medication Aide training program.
Must complete the Benchmark Medication Aide training.
Must demonstrate competency in accordance with the state-approved protocol in drug administration/ assistance.
Successfully complete Medication Aide competency review (as supervised by RCD / RCN) every six months (quarterly in RI).
Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program.
High School education preferred
CPR certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire

Responsibilities

Understands the ethical and legal responsibilities inherent in the assistance with medication management.
Reviews med book/eMAR to ensure that medication management has been completed and documented per state regulations and Benchmark standards.
Reviews Activity of Daily Living (ADL) documentation for signatures and completion of care. Reviews and completes 72-hour log.
Acts as lead in an emergency (e.g., elopement, fire, disaster, etc.)
Administers/assists with medications as allowed by State Regulations.
Charts medications administered/assisted and immediately report to the nurse those medications not administered/assisted for any reason.
Has knowledge and understanding of the importance of prompt reporting of unwanted effects, proper storage.
Answers emergency calls and attends to residents’ needs promptly
Responsible for maintaining adequate supply of meds (ordering and reordering)
Responsible for documentation of med administration/assistance on MOR or eMAR
May supervise resident who is self-administering injectable medications
Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Communicates questions, concerns, and/or discrepancies related to medication administration/assistance to Resident Care Director/Resident Care Nurse (RCD/RCN).
Communicates any significant change of mental or physical status of resident to RCD/RCN.
Documents/ notifies RCD/RCN of administration/assistance of PRN meds, as allowed per state regulations.
Demonstrates proficiency at reading and understanding a Resident Care Service Plan or assignment (e.g., ADLs and introductory visits)
Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
Understands quality of care/life objectives
Reviews and demonstrates understanding of the use of Resident Care Standards and Practices with the RCD/RCN.
Follows Infection Control protocol