Medication Aide, - Part Time - ALP - NJ certified

Capital Health (US)•Provo, UT

4d•$17 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

The Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) assists Residents with Medication Administration & treatments under the direction of the RN. The CMA is responsible for providing personal care to Assisted Living Program participants residing in publicly-subsidized housing complexes. The CMA administers medications and wound care under the supervision of the RN. The CMA also aids with ADLs, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of resident apartments and residents’ laundry. The CMA may also schedule transportation and medical appointments for residents as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or Certificate Home Health Aide Certificate
1 year of CNA/CHHA experience
Successful completion of medication administration training course & statewide standardized, written competency test.
NJ Medication Aide certification.
AHA Heartsaver CPR AED. (Non-licensed must obtain before end of orientation period).
Excellent customer service skills.
Possess a friendly and caring demeanor.
Has excellent bedside manner.
Training in multiple age populations.
Proficient in Microsoft Word.
Good critical thinking skills.
Possess ability to work under stressful conditions.

Nice To Haves

NJ certified

Responsibilities

Assists Residents with Medication Administration & treatments under the direction of the RN.
Provides personal care to Assisted Living Program participants.
Administers medications and wound care under the supervision of the RN.
Aids with ADLs, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of resident apartments and residents’ laundry.
May schedule transportation and medical appointments for residents.
Acts as shift lead ensuring CHHAs, CNAs document in communication book properly, that they are reading communications and following through on communications as needed.
Supervises CHHAs, and CNAs to ensure implementation of resident care plan/service plan.
Maintains a working relationship with the LPN, RN, DON, Assisted Living Administrator and all other nursing staff, Volunteers, Capital Health LIFE/ Capital Health Administrative Staff, Hospital Employees, Department Heads/Supervisors, Outside Vendors/Contractors, Caregivers, Family Members, and Property/Building Staff.
Maintains a professional relationship with all residents.
Maintains continuing education requirements for medication administration.
Maintains confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, ALP operations and other personnel.
Maintains residents' privacy and dignity.
Encourages residents to their independence.
Has a full understanding of fire, emergency and safety procedures.
Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards regarding infection control.
Has a full understanding of the hazards and safety of oxygen being used by residents.
Checks phone messages & returns calls as needed.
Reviews any new faxes, faxes new orders to MDs, Pharmacy, etc.
Reads communication book & daily logbooks and addresses any concerns.
Checks list of residents scheduled for MD/other appointments and ensures progress notes are prepared by nurse to accompany resident, if necessary.
Reviews Narcotic count.
Assists residents with medication administration following proper medication techniques.
Demonstrates the FIVE RIGHTS of medication administration and Safe Medication Practices.
Maintains frequent close communication with the RN.
Properly identifies medication and residents before administering medication.
Documents on MARs when medication has or has not been given.
Notifies LPN/RN if resident not given or refuses medication.
Notifies LPN/RN immediately if medication error has occurred and documents appropriately.
Checks all meds daily and calls pharmacy for needed refills.
Administers medications including pre-filled insulin pens as per MD orders.
Monitors and documents Glucose levels.
Monitors and provides wound care as delegated by RN.
Receives medications from pharmacy and documents that they were delivered.
Provides AM & PM personal care to assigned residents including partial or complete bath, oral hygiene, hair care, incontinence care including changing adult briefs as needed.
Provides ostomy care.
Takes weights and vital signs (TPR & BP) monthly & as requested by nurse, records and reports results to nurse.
Provides ambulation assistance as needed.
Assists with transfer to & from bed.
Reports any change in resident status to nurse immediately.
Responds to emergency calls & assists nurse as needed.
Reports any accidents, injuries, or complaints to nurse or administration immediately.
Delivers supplies and equipment to residents.
Provides light housekeeping.
Cleans refrigerator, stove/oven, cabinets and silverware drawers as needed.
Vacuums and dusts as needed.
Assists with laundry: washing, drying and folding laundry and putting it away.
Strips and remakes bed as needed but at least 1x/week.
Cleans the bathroom including bathroom floor, vanity, toilet, and shower/tub.
Removes trash from resident apartments daily.
Assists resident with meal service as needed (meal preparation & cutting up foods, set-up, clearing and washing dishes).
Reports any unsafe equipment to nurse/administrator.
Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the wellness office, laundry room, equipment, and inventory supplies.
Removes trash from wellness offices and laundry rooms.
Abides by established guidelines of the facility and governing regulations.
Performs any other responsibilities outlined in the Certified Home Health Aide job description or deemed necessary by the administrator.