Medication Assistant 7:00Am-3:00Pm

Checks each of the six rights of medication administration three different times: 1) When the medication is taken out of the med cart or cabinet; 2) Immediately before assisting with the medication; 3) Immediately after assisting with the medication

Assists with medications to residents according to their Medication Observation Record (MOR)

Documents clearly and accurately on the MOR after a medication is taken or given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposed of, returned, in accordance with policy

Maintains a neat, clean, organized med cart/cabinet and restocks as needed

Provides residents with any treatments required as part of their individual service plan

Promotes and protects the rights to safe, prompt, and confidential treatment

Answers and responds immediately to resident calls

Respects the resident's right to refuse medication and/or treatment

Explains to the resident what medication is being given and why prior to assisting with or administering the medication

Observes the resident for any adverse reaction to the medication and reports to the DRC and/or supervisor immediately

Reports any and all medication errors honestly and immediately

Seeks assistance and advice from supervisor immediately if there are any doubts or questions when assisting with or administering medications or treatments

Responds to on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy

Notifies supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the resident's family member (3)

Adheres to universal precautions and all other infection control guidelines

Disposes infectious and/or potentially infectious waste according to OSHA regulations

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)