certified medication aide

Job Description

• Pass medicines to residents.
• Takes and records vital signs.
• Measures and records blood pressure, heart rate, height and weight
• Recognizes abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
• Provides assistance as needed with medication, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Transfers, positions, and turns residents.
• Provides skin care as needed.
• Contributes to the residents assessment and the plan of care.
• Provides nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing services as needed.
• Cares for residents with dementia.
• Follows the schedule of residents needs set out by supervisor.
• Provides emotional and social support to residents.
• Promotes and protects resident rights, assists residents to make informed decisions, treats residents with dignity and respect, protects residents personal belongings, reports suspected abuse or neglect, avoids the need for physical restraints in accordance with the current professional standards and supports independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.
• Informs supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
• Respects residents confidentiality.
• Is familiar with emergency procedures.
• Understands duties during a fire drill and is familiar with evacuation plans.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of assisted living facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.