Level One Medical Aide (L1MA)

Dispense or administer medications, as ordered by the physician and chart medications. Includes injectable medications.

Assists in resident’s self-care and hygiene needs, including bathing and cleaning of resident rooms and common areas. 

Notifies the QMHP or the Resident Care Coordinator of any changes in residents’ mood or behavior. 

Provides resident oversite and support.

Helps keep the environment clean and free from hazards by active participation and modeling.

Help residents with laundry and making beds.

Take regular vital signs on the residents and blood sugar tests. 

Conducts regular safety checks on residents and document in our Electronic Health Record system (EHR).

Cleans resident rooms, bathroom, and common areas, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming. 

Ensures resident and staff areas are appropriately stocked with supplies. 

Ability to provide aid in case of resident fall, including lifting of resident.

Responds to phone calls in a timely and professional manner

Order lab work when necessary.

Attends doctor’s appointments with residents, when needed

Admits and escorts guests of the Mary Ryder Home.

Completes weekly inventory of program supplies.

Administers and prepares healthy meals for residents, including cooking of meals according to resident dietary needs, serving of meals to residents, and clean up of food preparation and dining area at the end of meals.