Certified Medicaton Technician

Five Star Senior Living, a national healthcare and senior living provider

headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, proudly offers the highest quality

service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home. Morningside of Williamsburg is a beautiful community in Williamsburg, VA, with more than 80 units offering assisted living and Alzheimer's care.

t this time, we are seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our team!

• This is the job of the Medication Aide to administer oral and external medications to residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical/vocational nurse.
• Follows current standards of hygiene, safety and infection control when handling, storing and disposing of medications.
• Administers medications within 60 minutes of scheduled time.
• Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.
• Recognizes the resident's right to refuse medication.
• Notifies the appropriate RN/LPN when making the decision not to administer medication or treatment.
• Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed nurse (RN/LPN).
• Monitors residents who self-administer medications and report deviation from the plan of care to the licensed or registered nurse.
• Removes discontinued, outdated or deteriorated drugs from inventory.
• Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions for medication provision.
• Accurately documents medication provision.
• Recognizes and reports general reactions to medications.
• Recognizes the limitations of the Medication Aide role.

Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a

state approved competency examination, licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Successful completion of a state approved Medication Aide course and is approved to administer oral and external medication.
• Ability to perform medication administration in accordance with state regulations.