Swing Shift Sun-Thurs Medication Aide - Assisted Living (AL)
Senior Lifestyle
- Gresham, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for supervision of self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Assisted Living Director/Health and Wellness Director.
- Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys. Contact a supervisor immediately with discrepancies.
- Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
- Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn't been received.
- Responsible for receiving and verifying all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notifies pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
- Responsible for proper storage of all medications and ensuring all lotions, ointments and liquids stored separately from oral medications.
- Responsible for dating all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and following pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
- Responsible for weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.
- Responsible for verifying all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies.
- Responsible for removing all discontinued medication from med cart and giving it to the supervisor.
- Provide personal care to residents to include, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc.
- Provide general nursing care to include, but not limited to, vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
- Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of all concerns.
- Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
- Responsible for daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed.
- Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
- Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
- Must maintain accurate records to include preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensures medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.
Years of Experience: 1+ months of experience
Type of Experience: Senior Living preferred
Special Certifications: Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations
Language Skills: Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations. Technical Competencies: Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Skills and Ability:
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Superior time management skills.
- Strong team player and a passion for helping seniors