Certified Medication Aide - Assisted Living

Summary:

The purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse and the Director of Nursing.

Essential Job Functions:

Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions provided by the facility and effectively communicate with supervisors, staff and residents. Must be certified as a Certified Medication Aide...

• Follow written and oral direction.

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to

• Note and report errors in the administration of medication.

• Complete necessary forms, charts, reports as required.

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral, topical, ocular, nasal, and otic medications that are used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the licensed providers.

• Follow the labeling policies and practices of the facility and that all medications administered are properly labeled.

• Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the attending physician.

• Accurately measure records and report the vital signs of the residents.

• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed. Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered including reason(s) for refusal.

• Notify supervising nurse of any medication not administered and the reason.

• Promptly notify the Nurse, Supervisor or DON of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.

• Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, dated order from the attending physician.

• Follow the facility procedure for recording the order in the resident's clinical record, including the type, route, dosage, frequency and strength of each medication.

• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.

• Follow the facility's procedures allowing resident to self-administer their medications.

• Assist in monitoring and documenting all aspects of such self-administering.

• Follow established guidelines concerning the storage of drugs and biological.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.

• Organized and detailed in work performance.

• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.

• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.

• Comply with the Resident' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.

• Certification as a Certified Medication Aide from the State of Tennessee

• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

• Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

• Have completed a total of six (6) contact hours per year of continuing education; provided, that five (5) hours of the continuing education shall be in pharmacology provided by a licensed pharmacist or registered nurse.