Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Assistant Director of Nursing

Minimum Training and Experience

Must be 18 years old. Must hold a High School Diploma or equivalent. Medication Technician Certification through an approved training program required. Must be in good standing with the NC Medication Aide Registry and have passed the state-approved competency exam.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medications to residents in accurate, timely manner.
• Accurately documents all medications administered on MAR.
• Performs medication check-off with incoming shift nurse or medication administrator.
• Reports any discrepancies in MAR and/or medication check-off.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Communicates with physicians and dentists as to client needs and follow-up.
• Assists nursing staff with the preparation of various feeding equipment and formulas prescribed for individual clients.
• Assists Director of Nursing and Nutritionist with regular weighing, monthly and measuring height, quarterly for all clients.
• Assists nursing department with the compilation of requisition forms, inventories, ordering, checking and storing all medical supplies.
• Completes resident monthly summaries on rotating basis as assigned.
• Performs other duties as necessary or as assigned by nurse or supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move forty (40) pounds in performing various client movement with the possibility of client resistance.
• Full range of motion (above the head, to the side, front and back) is required with hands, arms and shoulders.
• Should be able to operate under the following outside conditions associated with field trips and other recreational outings: heat, cold, wind, grass/weeds, sun, etc.
• Should be able to safely handle: various cleaning supplies, blood/air borne pathogens and other potentially dangerous materials.
• Must possess the properties of awareness/peripheral vision, average hearing, average stamina and adequate balance & agility in order to provide constant care and support to clients.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and go up and down stairs.
• Must be able to kneel, stoop, bend, and push, i.e. operating wheelchairs, lifts, tilt tables, etc.
• Hand, wrist and finger mobility as well as eye-hand coordination is needed, i.e. placing tubes for tube feedings, fastening slings to mechanical lifts, etc.
• Must possess adequate communication abilities with clear speech, i.e. providing vocal reinforcement for specific client behavior, etc.
• Should possess an average sense of smell for detecting any changes in the environment which might signal the need for action, i.e. changing a client’s diaper.'

Full-time Shift

Overnight: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM