Medication Aide

RESPONSIBILITIES: Accurately prepare, administer, and observe resident for reaction or side effects and document medications as prescribed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must have high school diploma or equivalent

· Must have completed and passed a state approved Medication Aide course

· Have a current Medication Aide permit from Texas Department of Health

· Be in good standing on Nurse Aide Registry and Nurse Assistant Misconduct Registry

· Must have current Certified Nurse Assistant certification in Texas

· Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions in English

· Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with residents

· Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· To assure resident safety

· Accurately prepare, administer, and document medications as prescribed. Immediately report any errors to Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing

· Accurately take and record vital signs

· Accurately count and sign medication administration record for controlled drugs

· Safely lift, move, and transfer residents as required. This involves the ability to safely transfer residents who cannot bear their own weight. It also involves the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting in excess of 150 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations; manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs

· Observe all residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to Charge Nurse; ability to safely care for residents in a patient and respectful manner despite some resident's lack of cooperation and/or combativeness

· Follow safety guidelines; promptly remove and clean up urine or bowel excretions and other spills or safety hazards

· Safely utilize equipment. Report any equipment needing service or repair immediately

· Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in-service training as scheduled; must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation

· Follow Universal Safety Precautions in order to protect oneself, residents and other staff members; must have the capability to withstand strong foul odors and the ability to tolerate wearing necessary personal protective equipment; willingness and ability to wear, tolerate and use protective clothing and equipment needed in the carrying out of duties, i.e. latex gloves

· Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance in accordance with facility absence policies

· Perform Nurse Aide duties, as directed; this requires the ability to perform the Essential Functions of a Certified Nurse Assistant with or without accommodations

· Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests

· Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations

· Use appropriate workplace behavior and adhere to dress code at all times

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse

· Observe for and immediately report to Charge Nurse or Shift Supervisor any noted reactions or side effects of medications

· Know and participate in the facility emergency preparedness plan

· Adhere to dress code

· Perform other duties/tasks as may be assigned

· Complete and/or attend required in-service training

· Communicate in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, and team members

· Maintain confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations

· Clock in and out for all working/training hours. Working off the clock is not permitted at any time or for any reason

· Maintain compliance with company’s Compliance program and plan.

· Adhere to the Abri Code of Conduct

· These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations and are reviewed in the performance process

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to lift 100 pounds, if necessary, to assist fallen resident. Able to lift 50 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned; including some weekends, holidays, and evenings. Non-Exempt Position

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

EXPOSURE RISK CATEGORY:

High

BENEFITS:

At Abri Health Services we believe in providing our patients with a well-trained staff in a positive and encouraging environment. We provide each of our team members with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a team-oriented working environment. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to grow professionally in the healthcare industry.

Other benefits of the Medication Aide include:

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Short Term Disability

· Long Term Disability

· Vacation and Paid Time Off

· Holiday Incentive Pay

· Training for CEU’s Credits