Night Shift Registered Medication Assistant

Night Shift Registered Medication Assistant (Healthcare) Medication Administration

• Follow the six rights of medication administration (right resident, right drug, right dosage, right time, right route, right record/documentation) each and every time assistance with or administration of a medication occurs.
• Check each of the six rights of medication administration three different times:
  When the medication is taken out of the medication cart or cabinet;
  Immediately before assisting with/administering the medication;
  Immediately after assisting with/administering the medication.
• Assist with or administer medications to resident according to their Medication Administration Record (MAR), if no errors are noted, uphold the residence’s philosophy, and protect resident privacy.
• Document clearly and accurately on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) after a medication is taken, given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposed of, returned, following the residence policy.
• Maintain a neat, clean, organized medication cart/cabinet, and restock the cart/cabinet as needed.
• Provide residents with any treatments required as part of their individual service plan as designated.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

• Provide quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the residence philosophy, policy and procedure, and resident rights.
• Assist residents in meeting their physical, emotional, spiritual, and medical needs to achieve and maintain their highest level of wellness.
• Promote and protect the residents’ rights to safe, prompt, and confidential treatment.
• Answer and respond immediately to resident calls.
• Respect the residents’ right to refuse medication/treatment.
• Protect the residents’ safety with medications.
• Explain to the resident what medication is being given and why, prior to assisting with/administering the medication.
• Observe the resident for any adverse reaction to a medication and report it to your Wellness Nurse or supervisor immediately.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident records.
• Control the spread of infection by following standard precautions.
• Dispose of infectious and potentially infectious waste according to residence policy and procedure, and OSHA regulations.
• Establish and maintain a good relationship with residents and their families.
• Respond to resident emergencies following proper procedure.
• Carry out all duties properly and effectively as assigned by your supervisor.

• Attend all regular staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Effectively communicate information pertaining to the residents to other team members according to residence policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicate to the Wellness Nurse any changes noted in a resident’s condition or behavior, adverse reaction to a medication, any resident concerns, complaints, refusal of a medication, any errors noted on the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Report any and all medication errors honestly and immediately.
• Seek assistance and advice from your supervisor or Wellness Nurse immediately if you have any doubts or questions when assisting with/administering medications or treatments before you perform the assigned task.
• Respond to on-the-job injuries in accordance with the residence policies and procedures.
• Notify your supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the residents family members.