Medication Aide (CMT)

All American Assisted Living at Warwick•Warwick, RI

19h

About The Position

The Medication Aide supports older adults in a resident-centered community by administering medications permitted under the employee’s Rhode Island Medication Aide license and providing personal care. The role requires following provider orders, medication records, pharmacy labels, community policies, and established procedures, while maintaining medication safety and accurate documentation. The Medication Aide observes residents for changes and promptly communicates concerns to the supervising nurse and licensed nursing team. Medication duties must remain within the employee’s license, training, demonstrated competency, supervision, and assigned role.

Requirements

Current and valid Rhode Island Nursing Assistant license and Rhode Island Medication Aide license; both must be active and in good standing and maintained throughout employment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.
Ability to follow provider orders, pharmacy labels, medication records, policies, and supervisory direction.
Strong observation, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to recognize and promptly report medication concerns and changes in resident condition.
Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with residents, families, nurses, pharmacies, providers, and coworkers.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbally and in writing, as required for medication orders, documentation, reporting resident changes, and emergency response.
Ability to work independently within the assigned role and know when to seek nursing direction.
Ability to provide respectful assistance with activities of daily living.
Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation.
Dependable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and remain active throughout the workday.
Ability to safely lift, transfer, push, or pull up to an unspecified weight with assistance or available equipment.
Ability to successfully complete required background checks, health screenings, and employment requirements.
Must perform medication duties under the supervision required by Rhode Island law and community policy, and only within the duties permitted by license, training, demonstrated competency, and assigned role.
Must complete required medication-aide competency evaluations and continuing education.
Must promptly report medication concerns, resident changes, and situations requiring nursing judgment.
Must not independently assess residents, make medication decisions, change provider orders, perform duties reserved for licensed nurses, or administer medications prohibited under Rhode Island Medication Aide regulations.
Injectable medications that residents cannot self-administer must be referred to a licensed nurse.
Must wear identification displaying the appropriate licensed designation as required.

Nice To Haves

Previous assisted living, memory care, long-term care, or senior-care experience.

Responsibilities

Administer medications permitted under the employee’s Rhode Island Medication Aide license and follow provider orders, medication-administration records, pharmacy labels, community policies, and established procedures.
Verify resident identity and medication information before administration; observe residents before, during, and after medication administration.
Document medications administered, withheld, omitted, or refused accurately and promptly.
Promptly report medication errors, adverse reactions, refusals, omissions, resident-condition changes, and other concerns to the supervising nurse.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition, behavior, cognition, mood, appetite, mobility, or daily functioning.
Obtain and document vital signs or other health indicators when permitted, trained, determined competent, and assigned.
Seek direction from the supervising nurse whenever an order, medication, resident response, or circumstance is unclear.
Maintain medication carts, supplies, records, and storage areas; ensure medications are secured and properly stored.
Follow infection-control, medication-safety, resident-identification, and emergency procedures.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and personal hygiene.
Assist residents with walking, mobility, positioning, and transfers according to their service plans.
Respond promptly to resident requests and emergency-call systems.
Encourage resident participation in meals, activities, and community programs; provide companionship, reassurance, and respectful personal support.
Maintain resident privacy, dignity, rights, and confidentiality.
Communicate respectfully with residents, families, nurses, pharmacies, providers, and other team members.
Participate in required orientation, training, competency evaluations, meetings, and continuing education.
Complete additional duties permitted by the employee’s licenses, training, competency, supervision, and assigned role.