Certified Medication Aide - Assisted Living. FULL-TIME
Company: Senior Lifestyle
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: October 9, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionDo you have HEART? We are looking for
individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and
enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality,
Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will
be responsible for the safe administration of all prescribed
medications and treatments as listed on the Medication
Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record
(TAR), provides personal are and general nursing care to residents
as needed or assigned, ensures delivery of care and services to all
residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living
(ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services
and individual service plan need of each assigned resident.Job
Description
- Responsible for supervision of self-administered medication for
the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State
regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed
by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Assisted Living Director/Health and
Wellness Director.
- Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved
personnel before accepting medication keys. Contact a supervisor
immediately with discrepancies.
- Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate
pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7
days.
- Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine
hasn't been received.
- Responsible for receiving and verifying all medicine received
is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notifies pharmacy
and DH&W of any discrepancies.
- Responsible for proper storage of all medications and ensuring
all lotions, ointments and liquids stored separately from oral
medications.
- Responsible for dating all appropriate vials or bottles at time
of initial opening and following pharmacy protocol on length of
time they can be used.
- Responsible for weekly inspections of all medications to ensure
all expired medications are removed.
- Responsible for verifying all current MARs are compared to new
MARs at change over time and notifying the supervisor of any
discrepancies.
- Responsible for removing all discontinued medication from med
cart and giving it to the supervisor.
- Provide personal care to residents to include, but not limited
to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing,
incontinence care, and eating, etc.
- Provide general nursing care to include, but not limited to,
vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
- Document appropriate information in the daily log as required
and notify supervisor of all concerns.
- Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
- Responsible for daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of
shift and restocking as needed.
- Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
- Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
- Must maintain accurate records to include preparation of all
medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensures
medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy
and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory
guidelines.QualificationsLevel of Formal Education: A High School
Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experienceYears of Experience: 1+ months of experienceType of
Experience: Senior Living preferredSpecial Certifications: Current
Medication Technician certification depending on state
regulationsLanguage Skills: Acceptable proficiency in English to
perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other
employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.
Technical Competencies: Basic computer proficiency to include
Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookSkills and Ability:
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Superior time management skills.Personal Attributes:
- Strong team player and a passion for helping seniorsAdditional
InformationSenior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to
eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement
benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid
time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use
DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but
unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires
that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless
exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government
requirements or exclusions may apply.
Keywords: Senior Lifestyle, Redan , Certified Medication Aide - Assisted Living. FULL-TIME, Other , Alpharetta, Georgia
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