Certified Medication Aide - Skilled Nursing

Certified Medication Aide - Skilled Nursing

• Full-time
• Community Name:
  Gorham House

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART;
Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for the safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR), providing personal care and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned, ensuring delivery of care and services to all residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services and the individual service plan needs of each assigned resident.

• Supervision of self-administered medication for the Skilled Nursing Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Manager Nurse and/or the Director of Nursing.
• 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.
• Receive and verify all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notify pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
• Store all medications properly and ensure all lotions, ointments and liquids are stored separately from oral medications.
• Date all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and follow pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
• Perform weekly inspections of all medications to ensure that all expired medications are removed.
• Verify that all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notify the supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Remove all discontinued medication from med cart and deliver it to the supervisor.
• Provide personal care to residents including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating assistance.
• Provide general nursing care including 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.
• Clean all medicine carts daily at the end of shift and restock as needed.
• Deep clean all medicine carts weekly.
• Attend and participate in staff training and in‑services.
• Maintain accurate records, including preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions, ensuring the medical record is complete within forty‑eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.

• Level of Formal
  
  Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  1+ months
• 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
• Personal Attributes: Strong team player and a passion for helping seniors

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use Daily Pay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID‑19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs.

Government requirements or exclusions may apply.