Resident Care - Personal Care Attendant

We offer a competitive pay and benefits package which includes the following : medical, dental vision, 401(k) with match, voluntary life insurance and an EAP program.

We also are a company dedicated to quality and built on a strong foundation of family, community, long-term commitment and entrepreneurial spirit.

Position Requirements :

Must be at least 21 years of age

Ability to set up, record, and assist with medications ordered by physicians and / or the RN and RSD.

Work with residents in a respectful, compassionate manner.

Provide medication assistance documentation per policy and state requirements including :

Document medication assistance on Medication Assistance Records (MARs) immediately after assistance

Leaves no blanks on MARs

Document reasons for PRN medication on reverse of MARs and effectiveness of medication Count narcotics per procedure. Sign the Narcotic Count sheet for counting and immediately report to Resident Services Director and to off-going medication assistant leaving the shift, any discrepancy.

Transcribe new medication orders correctly and order new medication in timely manner from pharmacy per procedure.

Observe and practice the five Rights to Medication Administration when assisting a resident with self-administration of medication.

Notify Resident Services Director if concerns regarding a resident’s ability to self-manage medications.

Assure residents receive their medications as prescribed and in a timely manner.

Record all medications on the Medication Assistance Records (MARs), Centrally Stored Records (CSRs), Narcotic logs, etc.

Medication ordering and receiving, in a timely manner, ordering medications or notifying family members / responsible parties to pick up medications to assure availability for residents’ use and prevent running out of medications.

Notify Resident Services Director when medications have not been delivered to the community in a timely manner.

Keep all medications in their appropriate storage area.

Keep medication cupboard, carts, and doors locked at all times, when not in use.

Keep medication room clean and well organized, free of any personal belongings, food and drink not directly used for resident medication assistance.

Regular review of the resident MARS, CSRs, Pharmacy Transaction Records, and perform audits on a daily basis for incomplete documentation.

Keep medication files and resident records current and up to date.

Provide regular, ongoing professional communication with the pharmacy, physicians, families, residents, home health agencies, assisted living, memory care and management staff.

Assist in scheduling Medication Assistant shifts when requested.