Major Duties and Responsibilities

Delivers routine daily oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.

Observes for any adverse drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurse.

Records medication administration according to company policies and procedures.

Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.

Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition accordingly.

Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including vital signs, medication dose calculations, stocking of the medication carts, and removal of discontinued medications.

Practices safe handling and storage of medications.

Responds to resident requests and other direct care duties as assigned.

Additional Tasks

vTreats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.

vEstablishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

vFollows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.

vMaintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

vReports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.

vReports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.

vReports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

vParticipates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.

vReports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

vFollows established infection control policies and procedures.

vAs a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

vAbility to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

vMust be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.

vAbility to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

vAbility to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

vMust have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.

vMust be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.

vMust not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

vMust be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

vMeets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.

vAbility to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

vAbility to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

vAbility to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

vMay be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.

vSubject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.

vMay be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.

vSubject to call-back during emergency conditions.

vSubject to frequent interruptions