Med Aide ICF

Purpose of this position

Provide direct care to residents, and administer medication under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse.  

Qualifications

1. Successfully complete the basic Nursing Assistant course and competency evaluation program by the State of Nebraska and on the Nursing Assistant Registry.
2. Successfully completed the 40-hour Medication Aide Course approved by the State of Nebraska, and on the registry as a Medication Aide Nursing Home. 
3. Competent to provide nursing related services.
4. Maintain a minimum of 12 hours of in-services per year as mandatory by facility and Nebraska State regulations (6 every 6 months). Complete training on topics of medication and/or medication administration.
5. Must be at least sixteen (18) years of age.
6. Cannot have been convicted of any crime related to any services to be provided under this job description, including, but not limited to moral turpitude, assault or violence.
7. Must be able to speak and understand the English language or a language understood by a substantial portion of the facility’s residents.
8. Physical ability to perform job-related duties, which may require lifting up to 50lbs, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing and pulling.
9. Possess personal qualities making it possible to maintain good interpersonal relationships. Ex: respect for each person as an individual, kindness, and loyalty.
10. Must have basic computer skills, excellent oral and written communication skills.
11. Competency testing will be administered yearly to prove the Medication Aide knows and can perform the skills necessary to function.
12. Demonstrate continued competency in medication provisions, according to the facility and State of Nebraska guidelines.
13. Must be able to work at any Northfield Retirement Communities Long Term Care, or Assisted Living facility as assigned.

Responsibilities – Assists patients in the following areas:

1. Personal care functions including:
   1. Bathing (bed, tub, shower or sponge bath)
   2. Skin Care
   3. Toileting (bedpan, urinal, commode and/or toilet)
   4. Grooming (shampoo, nail care and shaving)
   5. Oral hygiene (denture care)
   6. Assist with Dressing and undressing
2. Assists with feeding of residents and distribution of meal trays.
3. Measuring and recording intake and output.
4. Weigh residents using upright, chair and bed scale, report changes within 3 lbs to charge nurse.
5. Assists in turning and positioning of residents.
6. Proper transfer techniques.
7. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, crutches, walkers, Hoyer Lift, side rails, brace, and splints)
8. Follow Established standards of medication aide practices related to medication administration.
9. Obtain report from nurse being relieved and follow through with recorded medication changes.
10. Administer medications to residents in an accurate, timely manner.
11. Document on residents for effectiveness of all drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects and report to Charge Nurse any changes.
12. Verify accuracy of narcotic count and exchange keys.
13. Follow procedures for ordering medications, receive and store medications accurately and appropriately.
14. Helps keep resident’s rooms clean and supplied.
15. Assists with admission and discharge of patients as directed.
16. Ensures a safe, clean environment for residents and co-workers.  Initiate corrective action.
17. Performs nursing tasks as directed (vital signs, collection of specimens, etc.)
18. Provides for proper and safe care of patient’s clothing and valuables.
19. Promptly reports all changes in resident’s condition, including skin integrity, to supervising nurse.
20. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
21. Properly documents intake and output of resident’s condition and all care provided according to the facilities policy and procedures.
22. Answer call lights and make rounds at minimum of every 2 hours unless otherwise stated.
23. Complete assignments timely and accurately.
24. Listen to resident and family complaints and report problems to Charge Nurse.
25. Follow resident care plans and assignment sheets accurately.
26. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, charge nurses, restorative, nursing assistants, other medication aides, physicians, families, consultant personnel, ancillary service providers and all other departments and team members.
27. Come to work in a neat, clean uniform with nametag and gait belt and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
28. Come to work as scheduled and demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
29. Assume accountability for data contained in the employees’ handbook.
30. Observe infection control procedures.
31. Follow Resident’s Rights policies.
32. Perform other duties as assigned.