MEDICATION AIDE

• Practices in accordance with the regulations of the state.

• Receives report from the previous shift and Med Aide.

• Maintains physicians orders in accordance with policy.

• Communicates appropriately with all care partners and utilizes appropriate communication tools.

• Completes appropriate documentation each shift.

• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.

• Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments clothing/linen and community to administrator. Completes Incident Report form as needed for any unusual occurrence.

• Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental status as directed.

• Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons and other emergency procedures.

• Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. Maintains a neat and orderly Medication Room.

• Maintains resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert and monthly charting.

Job Qualifications:

1. Free of non-treated communicable disease.

2. Holds current CPR/First Aid Certification

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to push, pull, and lift at least 50lbs.

2. Ability to bend, squat, and climb stairs.

3. Ability to continuously walk or stand.

Universal Precautions:

1. Potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

2. Potential exposure to communicable diseases.

Salary : $18 - $20