Medication Aide (MA) | Long Term Care

Avera • Aberdeen, SD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for preparing, administering and documenting medication administration in accordance with established policy and procedure under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Provides age appropriate personal care to residents and maintains a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• High School or GED Equivalent
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice within 120 Days
• Medication Aide - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice within 120 Days

Nice To Haves

• Less than 1 year Experience in Long Term Care, housekeeping, dietary, laundry or activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living.
• Performs routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.
• Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight.
• Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.
• Performs or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff.
• Assessing and documenting completed cares.
• Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.
• Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.
• Participates in providing emotional and spiritual support for families.
• Complies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.
• Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program.
• Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.
• Prepares, administers and documents medication administration in accordance with established policy and procedure under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Documents reasons prescribed medication are not administered and reports this to the charge nurse.

Benefits

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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