Memory Care Caregiver

Heron House at Largo

Administers medication and treatments as assigned within the scope of practice.

Passes morning, afternoon and evening bedtime and overnight medications scheduled and as needed, staying with each resident until the medication is consumed, then charts appropriately.

Maintains upkeep and cleanliness of medication carts and medication room, wiping down the top of medication cart daily.

Keeps the medication carts appropriately stocked.

Records and/or restocks medications from pharmacy no later than 7 days before medication runs out, and is responsible for locking and storing narcotics (according to protocol) until turned over to pharmacy.

Maintains accurate, complete and confidential resident medication and care records, according to established procedure, and charts any unusual incident or information in resident Progress Notes and in staff Communication Log.

Documents any changes in the Communication Log and gives a brief report to the on‑coming Medication Aide; immediately reports signs of resident changes to supervisor or Executive Director, and fills out Incident Report for resident and/or personnel when an incident occurs on shift.

Takes and records vital signs as ordered and otherwise when necessary, i.e., monthly or daily as instructed by supervisor; must be CNA Certified to do so.

Notifies a supervisor at once if noticing any adverse reaction of medication on resident or awareness of medication error.

Observes and communicates to the Wellness Coordinator, Nurse/Executive Director any changes in resident physical or mental status.

Assists with ADLs and assignment logs for residents whether they are on the assignment sheet or not, reporting any significant changes in residents or declines.

Communicates, as needed, with physicians, families and other appropriate parties concerning resident status, changes in status and need for appointment, etc.

Assists residents with personal hygiene and grooming twice a week, daily or as needed, including bathing, toileting, hair care, mouth care, skin care, shaving, and nail care.

Assists with ambulation on all shifts, escorting residents to and from the dining room, activity room, patio, transportation center, etc.

Assists residents with meals and snacks.

Performs light housekeeping duties daily, including making resident’s beds in the morning, turning down beds in the evening, hanging up clothes, and taking out trash for all residents each shift.

Maintains clean and hazard‑free working areas, including nursing stations.

Supervises, documents and distributes medications to residents.

Answers phones courteously in a timely manner and takes messages and provides them to the appropriate person when front desk is not present.

Knows the facility’s disaster and fire safety policies and procedures, including the location and correct use of the fire alarm system.

Assists with emergencies for all residents in the building.