Medication Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• First Aid / CPR certified.
• Completion of state regulatory certifications and on-going training requirements.
• Six-month experience in related position.
• Comply with licensing requirements.
• Experience with Yardi, eMAR, Schedule Pop, ADP, or other relevant platforms.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and assisting with medications as prescribed by Healthcare Providers to residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care.
• Documenting medications given and/or not given in eMAR.
• Communicate to the Resident, Healthcare Providers, Family/POA, and Director/Nurse regarding change in medication orders, refill challenges, or missed scheduled doses of medication.
• Observing, reporting, and documenting changes in resident conditions in Yardi EHR progress notes and Nurse to Med Aide Communication Log.
• Documenting and follow up on resident concerns on the End of Shift Report.
• Medication re-ordering and receiving, so residents do not run out of medication and confirming medications are logged, properly labeled, and stored.
• Notifying Director/Nurse of any medication discrepancies.
• Providing first aid when needed and responding to medical emergencies.
• Assisting with completing internal incident reports and data entry into Yardi EHR.
• Documenting alert charting, once per shift, in Yardi EHR progress notes.
• Documenting monthly weights and vital signs as needed in Yardi EHR.
• Maintaining a clean and organized medication room, med carts, and medication overflow areas.
• Completing a narcotic count with oncoming shift.
• Destroying medications per policy.
• Participating in weekly medication audits.
• Responding to resident pendent calls as needed.
• Assisting residents with ADLs according to the resident’s personalized service plan.
• Working in collaboration with caregivers to provide quality resident care and recommend ways to improve quality of care.
• Following infection control procedures.
• Maintaining confidentiality of residents and family information.
• Following SRG policies and procedures.
• Completing monthly training assignments as scheduled or assigned by Director.
• Other duties assigned.