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Form of workMedication Aide (Med Aide) - CNA required
Shift: 3PM-11:30 PM
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We are a regional leader in senior care and are located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, peace of mind, innovation and joy.
What’s the difference between a job and a meaningful, rewarding career? You’ll know from day one at The Summit, a vibrant life plan community in one of the most beautiful areas of Virginia.
Here at The Summit, you’ll experience so much more than just a great living. You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work actually makes a difference.
You’ll be part of a passionate team where your ideas and input will be openly valued and respected. You’ll have purposeful opportunities to serve our greater community.
The Summit has two communities, on one campus, providing a continuum of care for residents.
At The Summit Independent Living and The Summit Assisted Living, we care for our residents and provide them with access to additional services provided by The Summit Health & Rehab Center through a partnership agreement with Hill Valley Healthcare (the operators of The Summit Health & Rehab). We provide care coordination for our residents and team members as both communities work together to provide consistent, quality care through the full continuum of care for all Summit residents.
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Med Aides (MA) are primarily responsible for providing direct care to the residents of The Summit in Assisted Living, under the direction of the Nurse Manager. The MA provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) while maintaining the resident’s autonomy, dignity, and independence. Responsibilities include participating in the Individualized Service Plan (plan of care) for each resident, prioritizing tasks and ensuring residents safety and comfort.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administer all medications in accordance with the prescriber’s orders and instructions for dosage and time of administration and document such administration in the medical record.
- Demonstrate the best practice “Rights” of medication administration.
- Utilize Resident Rights regarding medications, treatment decisions and confidentiality.
- Store and secure all medications per regulations and P&P.
- Maintain inventory and report all medications that need to be ordered from pharmacy to the Nurse Supervisor in Assisted Living.
- Identify medication terminology and abbreviations.
- Assist with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, hygiene, toileting, mobility, and other tasks as needed.
- Dispose of medications according to regulations, pharmacy guidelines and Summit P&P.
- Maintain count of medication for on-coming shift and address any count issues with the Nurse Supervisor immediately.
- Responsible for recording and reporting the care and treatments given, completes documentation per P&P
Qualifications
- Graduate of a Medication Aide Training program approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
- Successfully passed the Virginia Board of Nursing competency test for medication aides to pass medications in an Assisted Living Facility.
- The medication aide must be licensed by the Board of Nursing and provide medication management as outlined in the Code of Virginia 54.1-2400 and Chapter 30 of Title 54.1; Under the Drug Control Act of Virginia.
- Must possess a current unencumbered license as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
At The Summit, energy, compassion, creativity and talents are valued and rewarded. We want you to be the best you can be – we can do this together with work/life integration, coaching, and opportunities to grow. Together we can make a difference for residents and their families. Come join our winning team!
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
