Medication Aide - La Siena

La Siena•Phoenix, AZ

11d

About The Position

Medication Aides assist with medication delivery and management, activities of daily living, and observing, documenting, and reporting resident conditions. The role works in partnership with the Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care Director and serves residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Prepare and assist with medications as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Document medications given or not given in eMAR.
Communicate medication-order changes, refill challenges, and missed scheduled doses to residents, healthcare providers, family or power of attorney, and the Director or Nurse.
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.
Reorder and receive medications, ensure residents do not run out, and confirm medications are logged, properly labeled, and stored.
Notify the Director or Nurse of medication discrepancies.
Provide first aid when needed 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.
Keep medication rooms, medication carts, and overflow areas clean and organized.
Complete a narcotic count 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.