GENERAL SUMMARY :

The AL Medication Assistant assures the medication management program is provided in an accurate, sensitive, professional and effective way in accordance with current regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Distribute prescribed medication to residents and maintains related medical records under supervision of the Resident Wellness Director and maintains compliance with the RIGHTS of medication
• Presents medication to resident as required by the MOR and observes ingestion or other application, or assists in the administration of medication, using specified procedures
• Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions
• Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered, held, changed, disposed of, discontinued or returned on the MOR
• Review and participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports and verbal reports as needed
• Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the community, administered and at change of shift as required by policy and procedures
• Respects the resident’s rights regarding medication
• Notifies the Wellness Nurse or Resident Wellness Director of unauthorized medication held by the resident
• Seeks advice from the Wellness Nurse or Resident Wellness Director prior to administering any medication that does not seem correct
• Understands and can explain the medication dosage / pharmacology when necessary
• Refrains from giving any PRN medications as required by law (if applicable by state)
• Complete incident and accident reports and documentation timely
• Report changes in resident condition to RWD or Nurse designee immediately
• Refrains from providing any treatment that does not fall under their specific licensing
• Assist residents with their personal care and activities of daily living as assigned and as requested by residents
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned using established procedures and standards
• Respond to resident emergency calls
• Assure that established infection control practices are maintained
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the supervisor
• Assure the equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each shift
• Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to your supervisor, no matter how minor
• Maintain the confidentiality of residents’ personal care information
• Honor the residents’ personal and property rights
• Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

• High School Diploma or GED
• License / Certificate for Medication Assistance as required per state regulations
• CPR certification / First Aid certification

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Experience as a Resident Care Specialist or Medication Assistant preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position :

• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping
• Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey messages, instructions and information to residents and team members
• Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds

PRN, 7am-7pm, rotating weekends, set schedule

Last updated : 2024-03-22