Medication Aide - SpringRidge

SpringRidge•Wilsonville, OR

About The Position

Medication Aides partner with the Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care Director to support medication delivery and management, activities of daily living, and resident care in Assisted Living and Memory Care. They observe, document, and report resident conditions, communicate medication-related issues, and help maintain safe, high-quality care in accordance with resident service plans and SRG policies and procedures.

Requirements

First Aid and CPR certification.
Completion of state regulatory certifications and ongoing training requirements.
Six months of experience in a related position.
Compliance with licensing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Yardi, eMAR, Schedule Pop, ADP, or other relevant platforms.

Responsibilities

Prepare and assist with medications prescribed by healthcare providers for residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Document medications given or not given in eMAR.
Communicate with residents, healthcare providers, family members or POAs, and the Director or Nurse about medication-order changes, refill challenges, or missed scheduled doses.
Observe, report, and document changes in resident conditions in Yardi EHR progress notes and the Nurse to Med Aide Communication Log.
Document and follow up on resident concerns in the End of Shift Report.
Re-order and receive medications; ensure residents do not run out and medications are logged, properly labeled, and stored.
Notify the Director or Nurse of medication discrepancies.
Provide first aid and respond to medical emergencies.
Assist with internal incident reports and data entry into Yardi EHR.
Document alert charting once per shift in Yardi EHR progress notes.
Document monthly weights and vital signs as needed in Yardi EHR.
Maintain clean and organized medication rooms, medication carts, and medication overflow areas.
Complete narcotic counts with the oncoming shift.
Destroy medications according to policy.
Participate in weekly medication audits.
Respond to resident pendant calls as needed.
Assist residents with activities of daily living according to their personalized service plans.
Collaborate with caregivers to provide quality resident care and recommend improvements to care quality.
Follow infection-control procedures and maintain confidentiality of resident and family information.
Follow SRG policies and procedures.
Complete monthly training assignments as scheduled or assigned by the Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.