18 Oct
Adult Family Home Caregiver/Med Tech Evening Shift
Washington, Yakima 00000 Yakima USA

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POSITION: Medication Aide

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing Services, Assistant Director of Nursing Services, Resident Care Coordinator

DIRECT REPORTS: n/a

FLSA: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY The Medication Technician helps create a joyful & vibrant community by caring for residents and administering and/or assisting with the self-administration of routine and non-routine and non-injectable medications by oral, rectal, or topical means in accordance with physician orders and nursing practices as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.

ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES

Performs various tasks assigned by the Director of Nursing Services including vital signs, residents' weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting specimens, as well as lifting, moving, and transporting residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention as directed by the Director of Nursing where State Nursing Regulations authorize such delegation.

Maintains accurate record of medications and treatments administered or omitted on each resident’s clinical record to include the reason medication was omitted or prn medication was given.

Records narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet, reporting all medication errors immediately.

Reports and records changes in resident conditions, incident and accidents to Director of Nursing Services, physician and family members as indicated by the Director of Nursing Services.

Communicates with physician, pharmacy, and family as indicated to ensure medications are received in a timely manner. Provides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence, and choice; regularly observes resident’s physical and mental condition and directly reports to the Director of Nursing Services.

Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the resident, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.

Assists with or performs ADL’s as needed, accurately documents care services provided in observation on communication logs and incident reports.

Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards and promotes individual rights.

Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Director of Nursing Services.

Follows standard precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

Restores medication and equipment and keeps the medication room clean and orderly.

Removes outdated or discontinued medication for return to the pharmacy.

Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays Current on all OneMint and other system assigned tasks and duties.

Performs other tasks/duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

A high school diploma or equivalent

Must hold current CNA/HCA license in good standing

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Must hold a medication pass certification per state requirements

Current First Aid and CPR Card

Maintains current Food Handlers card

Pass a Criminal Background and fingerprint check

General computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Working knowledge of office machines (copier, fax, phone system, etc.).

Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.

Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.

Ability to creatively problem-solve in resident care

Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.

Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reaching below shoulder height frequently. Kneel, stoop and squat are required occasionally. Stand for long periods of time.

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