Certified Medication Aide - 1st Shift PRN; -Hr

Certified Medication Aide - 1st Shift PRN (8-Hr) (Healthcare)

• Follow the six rights of medication administration 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 according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR), uphold the residence’s philosophy, and protect resident privacy.
• Document clearly and accurately on the MAR after a medication is taken/given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposed of, returned following 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 according to the philosophy, policy, procedure, and resident rights.
• Assist residents in meeting physical, emotional, spiritual, and medical needs to achieve and maintain wellness.
• Promote and protect 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 residents records.
• Control the spread of infection by following standard precautions.
• Dispose of infectious and potentially infectious waste according to policy 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 supervisor.

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