Medication Resident Assistant- PM Part Time

Great Lakes Mgmt Co•Plymouth, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Resident Assistant administers medications to residents safely and in an organized manner, using the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and documenting medication administration. The assistant completes required training, communicates with the case manager (nurse), and learns applicable state requirements for medication assistants. The role also includes completing resident treatments, maintaining medication supplies and the medication cart, protecting resident confidentiality, and reporting medication errors promptly. The work takes place throughout the facility, including residents’ rooms, while assisting residents. The schedule may vary and includes weekends and holidays; work beyond the normal schedule may be required.

Requirements

Registration as a Trained Medication Assistant (TMA) is preferred.
At least six months of experience in long-term care or an assisted living residence.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations.
Ability to work as a team member with other personnel.
Good interpersonal skills.
Punctuality and a good attendance record.
Ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
Ability to make responsible choices and decisions and act in the resident’s best interest.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to read, write, spell, perform basic math, speak, and understand English.
Ability to frequently stand or walk for a total of 1–6 hours in an 8-hour workday; sit for a total of 0–1 hour; lift or carry up to 40 pounds frequently and 70 pounds occasionally; and support or assist up to 100 pounds frequently and 200 pounds occasionally.
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and climb frequently, and reach frequently to 3 feet.
Ability to use hands repetitively for simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and manipulation.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Trained Medication Assistant (TMA).

Responsibilities

Administer medications to residents using the Medication Administration Record (MAR) as a guide.
Prepare medications for each resident, verifying the right drug, time, route, resident, and dosage.
Protect the confidentiality of residents’ medication information.
Legibly document resident concerns observed or reported while administering medication.
Complete resident treatments as outlined in the Treatment Administration Record.
Keep the medication cart orderly and clean.
Restock the medication cart with cups and spoons after medication passes.
Be accountable for medication errors and report them immediately.
Attend monthly staff meetings and other required training sessions.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.