Job Posting for Medication Aide at Sinceri Payroll Group
OB TITLE: Medication Aide (Certified or Non-Certified)
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
HOURS: All Shifts
RESPONSIBLE TO: Charge Nurse and Health Services Director
Essential Functions:
Resident Care
Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including; pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation
Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
May be called upon to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as needed
Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistance
Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary
Upholds Residents’ Rights at all times
Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy
Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse
Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner
Assists in the dining room during resident meal times as needed
Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings, and provides residents with opportunities for self expression and enhanced self esteem through spontaneous individual or small group interaction and activity
Housekeeping
May be called upon to assist with Caregiver housekeeping responsibilities, including:
Making resident beds, emptying resident garbage, and tidying resident rooms
Changing resident bed linens and towels according to Community schedule and as needed due to incontinence or other soiling
Assisting with resident laundry
Maintaining resident clothing and clothing closet in a clean, neat and orderly manner
Cleaning dining room tables and chairs after meals and snacks
Notifying Housekeeper of spills and soiled areas; assisting with clean-up as needed. When no Housekeeper is on duty, cleaning up spills and soils immediately
Straightens chairs, pillows and decorative items in common areas as needed, and returning items to appropriate location when found out of place
Assisting in cleaning wheelchairs, walkers, and other resident equipment per Community cleaning schedule and as needed
Assisting with dusting, vacuuming, and other housekeeping duties as assigned
Other
Attends all required staff meetings and in-service training sessions
Demonstrates a positive attitude and contributes to an atmosphere of team spirit and cooperation within the Community
Answers phones as needed, in a prompt and courteous manner
Promotes customer service and positive community relations by treating residents, families, other staff, and all visitors in a courteous, helpful and friendly manner
Assists with other duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
Must be able to work full-time or part-time as agreed upon, on assigned shift, including weekend and holiday rotations
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 1 year previous experience as Caregiver for the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting
Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members
Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
Must complete Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required)
Physical/Sensory Requirements:
Medium work – Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must be able to see well enough to write and read, and to visually interact with residents, families, and staff.
Must be able to speak and hear well enough to verbally interact with residents, families and staff.
OSHA Category Classification:
II: Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens
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