Medication Assistant, Certified (MAC) - Starting $18/hr

Noland Health Services • Sylacauga, AL

89d • $18

About The Position

The Medication Assistant, Certified (MAC) is responsible for limited medication administration tasks and providing residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR), resident's assessment and plan of care, and as directed. This role involves performing delegated medication administration tasks, providing nursing care, and ensuring the cleanliness and organization of resident care areas.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Must hold a Medication Assistant certification.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills within thirty days of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must possess flexibility.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs of residents.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited medication administration tasks as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Provide nursing care to residents including activities of daily living.
• Compare the resident's physician's order and the MAR.
• Verify the order matches the MAR.
• Verify the order, MAR, and the medication pack match.
• Document appropriately on the MAR/EMAR.
• Keep resident rooms and resident care areas clean and neat.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents to the facility.
• Document care as instructed and required.
• Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
• Check each resident routinely to ensure that personal care needs are being met.
• Assist in transporting residents to/from dining room, therapy, activity, and social programs.
• Encourage residents to participate in activity programs.
• Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents.
• Perform other duties as directed and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting pay rate of $18/hr.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED