What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide position at SPJST Senior Living?
We’re seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our growing team! Reliability, trustworthiness and consistency with regard to attendance is extremely important to this job. The ability to regularly and timely attend work, cooperative and politely work and deal with others, and to effectively multi-task and work in a stressful environment are also essential functions to this job Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Ancillary policies including AD&D, STD, Cardiac, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for appropriately administering resident’s prescribed PO medication according to the physician’s orders and Medication Administration policies.
- Monitors adverse affects of administered medications and reports them immediately to Charge Nurse.
- Records all medication administration according to company policy.
- Reports any medication errors immediately to Charge Nurse.
- Responsible for maintaining security of the medication cart and environment free of accident hazards.
- Responsible for maintaining confidentiality and privacy of residents.
- Responsible for observing infection control policies for medication administration.
- Responsible for properly monitoring assigned administration of resident medication.
- Responsible for notifying the Charge Nurse of complaints, reactions or any change in resident status.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
- Current Medication Administration certification from state.
- Ability to record information and perform technical procedures.
- Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
- Demonstrate competence for medication administration.
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