Registered Medication Aide

Valley Care Management • Elkton, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Medication Aide Position Summary: Provide medications and treatments to residents while upholding service standards, philosophy and mission.

Requirements

• Maintain current Registration with the State
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Strong customer orientation to older adults
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy
• Ability to read , write, and comprehend
• Previous experience working in a senior living environment

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate

Responsibilities

• Administrator medication and treatments in a timely manner and per physician orders
• Reorder medication as needed to ensure that medication are available when needed
• Reports to medication aide relieving you
• Count narcotics at beginning and end of shift.
• Report any discrepancy to Administrator
• Remain on duty until relieved by another medication aide
• Transcribe physicians order to MARS when received and fax to pharmacy
• Record vitals signs on MARS
• Stock medicine carts
• Call resident’s physicians to report the need of appointment or medication
• Follow medication management plan
• Communicate with facility pharmacy of supply needs
• Designated person in charge when administrator in not on site
• Participate in and attend all required in-services training sessions
• Communicate any staff or resident issues with the administrator
• All task listed on Direct Care Aide Job description
• All other duties assigned
• Assist in ensuring compliance with State and Local Regulations
• Appropriately interact with resident, family member, and other guest
• Assist all department with other duties as needed and/or assigned by administrator
• Respond to resident emergencies and act accordingly
• Communicate any resident concerns/issue to the appropriate person in a timely manner
• Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils
• Maintain professional relationships with all employees - no arguing
• Maintain good hygiene and a professional appearance
• Contribute to resident satisfaction by ensuring that customer’s expectations are met or exceeded
• Maintain efficient and appropriate communication with residents, family members and guest
• Contribute to marketing efforts through appropriate interaction with prospective resident and guest

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees