What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide position at Magnolia Manor?
TITLE: Certified Medication Aide
REPORTS TO: Resident Care Supervisor/Administrator
Non-Exempt
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The primary purpose of the position is to always provide physical and emotional care to our residents in a clean, friendly, and safe environment in our Assisting Living, Independent Living, and Personal Care Facilities.
ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Aid with the day-to-day functions of the Residents in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the Assisting Living, Independent Living, and Personal Care Facilities.
- Make written reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required.
- Assist with Admitting, transferring, and discharging residents as required.
- Assist with medication administration and documentation per facility policy.
- Complete and file required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
- Review treatment sheets daily and report any changes to the Resident Care Supervisor/Administrator.
- Legibly and routinely chart all resident activities as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation, policies, and procedures.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
- Must be able to function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
- Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a Certified Medication Aide and Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.
- Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent.