Aide - Medication Aide Harbor

Benchmark Senior Living • Bedford, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Medication Aides assist 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.
• CPR certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

• High School education preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED