The primary responsibilities of the Medication Aide include but are not limited to administering medications in safe manner and within regulation requirements, assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's);

bathing, dressing, toileting and dining, documenting resident care, while always respecting and promoting resident's rights and always maintaining a clean and safe home-like environment.

Qualifications :

• Must have current Nursing Assistant license through Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Must have completed the medication training by a state-approved trainer.
• Ability to process information accurately, make appropriate decisions and take appropriate action based upon the information available.
• Must have current Medication Aide license through Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information and maintain its' integrity.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and having good organizational skills.
• Ability to work in stressful environment and deal with medical emergency situations.

Requirements

Administer medication(s) per unit dose system. - Complete the medication pass within regulation timeframe and without error.

Document / sign all medication administration records daily. Push / manipulate medication cart.

• Report all significant resident issues to a licensed nurse. - Report all issues as soon as noted or within timely manner.
• Know classifications of each medication administered and facilitate resident awareness of medication purpose and effect.
• Answer questions, giving appropriate information but never give medical advice or diagnosis.
• Know and interpret medical terminology and abbreviations. - Use medical terminology appropriately in administration of medications.
• Follow proper procedures for pouring / preparing medications, various instillations and treatments. Measure and pour medications using aseptic technique and accuracy.
• Analyze and comprehend medication types and dosages, as well as recognizes their action and administration precautions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications and administration techniques.
• Store and secure all medications per regulations. - Keep medicine cabinet within direct view at all times, never leave it unattended, keep locked.

Keep medication cart within direct view at all times, keep locked when unattended.

• Document medication errors. - Document all medication errors on incident report and report to staff nurse.
• Understand implications of Residents' Rights regarding medication, treatment decisions and confidentiality. - Protect rights of residents at all times.
• Report resident's refusal to take medication to licensed nurse. - Record and report all refusals in appropriate manner.
• Keep resident environment safe and clean by cleaning and disinfecting medication storage area. - Maintain cleanliness of medication cabinet and restock supplies for oncoming shifts.
• Ensure that each resident receives individualized care according to their needs. - Thoroughly document all services provided for every shift.
• Correct safety issues regarding resident-care environment or equipment and complete maintenance or housekeeping requests as appropriate to keep environment free of unnecessary risks.
• Correct immediately or report them to supervisor. Complete requests as necessary.
• Prepare residents and transports them to beauty shop, physical therapy, activities and for scheduled outside appointments as needed.
• Have residents ready and to appointed places consistently.
• Record / report vital signs and pertinent information. - Document care given accurately. Report all abnormal TPR & BP's to staff nurse promptly.

Record resident information on mood / behavior forms, ADL flow sheets and daily care flow sheets.

• Communicate appropriately with team members, giving careful consideration to tone of voice and choice of words. - Demonstrate good judgment with regard to communication style.
• Operate patient care equipment such as, but not limited to electric and manual high / low hospital bed, wheelchair, mechanical lifts, scales, thermometers, etc.

in order to perform essential job duties on a daily basis. - Use all equipment safely and effectively.

• Take direction from staff nurse and ensure assignments / instructions are understood. - Carry out all assigned work with minimal reminders.
• Utilize time to best advantage to meet job requirements and residents' needs. - Answer call bells, alarms, etc. promptly.

Accrue minimal resident complaints. Ensure staff memebers do not waste time with non-work stuff or loiter at nurses' station.

Conduct walk-through of Assisted Living areas of responsibility for every shift. - Be aware of your residents; their daily routines, schedule appointments, etc.

Account for all residents. Check building for security.

• Ensure the building is secure at all designated times. - Lock outside doors at night and unlock in the morning according to the schedule.

Last updated : 2024-06-01