ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attends work as scheduled and follows community’s call-off procedures
• Accurately and safely prepares, assists, and documents medications administered in accordance with all applicable rules and laws at the delegation of a licensed nurse and ordered for resident use by physician.
• Properly administers medication to assigned residents and coordinates with nurse for administration of any medication that the medication aide is unable to administer. 
• Follows the labeling policies and practices of the community.
• Documents medication administered in the Electronic Medical Record
• Notifies the nurse on duty of medication unavailable. 
• Promptly notify the Health & Wellness Director and / or other nurse on duty or call of any errors or reactions to medications.
• Accurately measures, records, and reports the vital signs of residents. Documents vital signs in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Assists residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, feeding, toileting, and other activities of daily living.
• Records all resident care and assistance provided in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with community policies and procedures.
• Follows the residents service plan in providing care.
• Immediately notifies the nurse on duty and / or Health & Wellness Director of any change in a resident’s status, issues, or concerns.
• Performs daily and as needed cleaning of the medication cart(s) to ensure a clean and sanitary environment maintaining infection control standards. 
• Maintains a clean and organized working environment including the nurse’s station / office and unit assigned.
• Respects resident’s rights.
• Is familiar with emergency equipment and procedures.
• Maintains a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all health and safety regulations and Community policies and procedures.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Completion of all requirements to be licensed / hold a certificate as a Medication Technician in the state of practice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• • Excellent punctuality and attendance record.
  • Genuine concern for and ability to work with the elderly.
  • Problem solving and reasoning skills.
  • Ability and willingness to accept and follow delegation from nurse(s) and / or supervisors. 
  • Ability to stay within a planned time schedule.
  • Maintain a positive work environment with employees, residents and community members.
  • Ability to utilize infection prevention and control measures.
  • Possess sufficient communication and language (orally and written) skills to perform job duties and communicate with residents, other staff, supervisors, family members, etc., as needed.
  • Ability to work with supervisors and within the parameters of corporate policies and procedures. 
  • Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves frequently during working hours.
  • May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays and other positions temporarily, when necessary. Scheduled hours may change to meet the community needs.