Medication Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Medication Associate prepares, assists, and documents medications as prescribed by the provider.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medication Associate must exhibit the following competencies
1.Leadership Inspire the trust of others balance team and individual responsibilities give andwelcome feedback exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views, contribute to holding each otheraccountable and building a positive team spirit put the success of team above own interests.
2.Integrity and Ethics Treat people with respect and individuality regardless of their status or thesituation do what you say be fair and equitable in all interactions be a good steward of companyresources actively contribute toward employees’ success and the Community’s goals upholdorganizational values.
3.Dependability Maintain work behavior that invites trust and reliance role model positive attendanceand punctuality standards ensure work responsibilities are completed correctly and are coveredwhen absent arrive at meetings and appointments prepared and on time.
4.Professionalism Uphold high works standards that reflect the company’s purpose and goals acceptresponsibility for own actions react to challenges positively and calmly provide leadership inmaintaining highest technical and customer service standards for the benefit of the residents served.
5.Innovation Meet challenges with creativity and resourcefulness remain open to change, othersideas, and trying new things generate suggestions for improving work processes, services andproducts.
6.Oral Communication Speak persuasively, with intention and thought, in both positive and negativesituations fully listen and get clarification respond well to questions demonstrate group presentationskills participate in meetings without dominating others.
7.Written Communication Write clearly and informatively present numerical data effectively readand interpret written information ensure adequate, effective communication with all team members tomaintain company values, goals, and culture.
8.Quality Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness look for ways to improve and promote qualitymonitor and selfcorrect own work processes and outcomes apply feedback from others to improveperformance.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Leadership
Demonstrates support of the corporate mission (by actions and attitude), policies and procedures and assures consistent compliance.
Establishes departmental goals consistent with corporate goals and objectives.
Organizes and facilitates regular staff meetings with the goal of positive, motivating team building,as well as staff problem solving and support.
Facilitates appropriate upward and downward communication.
Communicates identified needs and potential solutions to appropriate manager.
Communicates positively with residents, families, and community professionals regarding thememory care program and its benefits.
Acts as shift supervisor as assigned.
2.Medication Assistance
Accurately prepare, assist, and document medications as prescribed. Immediately report anyerrors to supervisor.
Accurately take and record vital signs
Accurately count and sign medication administration record for controlled drugs 3.Resident Care
Performing personal care needs outlined in service plan and attending to the resident’s and familyrequests promptly as needed
Providing proper care and observation of residents skin to prevent breakdown and reportingwhen skin breakdown occurs immediately to the shift supervisor or the Health and WellnessDirector.
Reporting on residents condition and significant changes to the supervisor.
Transferring resident as needed to meals and activities.
Respectful of resident and family/caregiver environment and residents personal needs.
4.Communication
Maintains regular communication with the Health and Wellness Director
Associate to review residents and help with managing needs (this may include unusual orpotentially problematic resident/family issues) and reports changes in the resident’s conditionpromptly.
Promotes resident independence, respects privacy, and maintains residents’ rights to decideabout care and reports findings to supervisor.
Works in cooperation with the family and outside providers to meet the physical/emotional needsof the resident.
3.Additional Duties
Completes documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards of timeliness,accuracy, and completeness via electronic record.
Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted resident assignments.
Participates in all mandatory staff inservices, meeting, and/or education.
Demonstrates familiarity with the policies of the Community and rules/regulations of state andfederal licensing agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED required.
Appropriately completes and passes the Legacy at Santa Fe Medication Assistance TrainingProgram or is a Certified Medication Aide.
One (1) year of experience preferred but not required.
Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
Ability to work with others as an effective team builder and team player.
Ability to take initiative, set priorities, multitask, and organize work.
Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, both verbal and written.
Subject to criminal background check and drug screening.
Holds current CPR certification