Medication Aide Job at English Meadows Stephens City Campus, Stephens City, VA

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  • English Meadows Stephens City Campus
  • Stephens City, VA

Job Description

At our community, our number one priority is our Residents. We offer an unparalleled quality of life at all levels of retirement. We welcome you to join our team and find your place here as we have many opportunities for your career to grow. As a medication aide, you would be responsible for coordinating Resident Care related to medications by working with all departments, the medical community, families and administrative staff to provide the resident needs with continuity and an adherence to the scope of practice and licensure for the community. Provides complete supervision of the medication room, pass techniques, documentation and supervision and provision of care related to medication in the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of Assisted Living
  • Has awareness and practices in accordance with the regulations of the state.
  • Receives report from the previous shift
  • Reads the communication log and shower schedule for information and changes
at the beginning of each shift. * Documents in the communication log and Progress notes, as appropriate throughout the day. * Assist residents with ADL, environmental orientation, vital signs, first aide and wound care.
  • Communicates with outside health care professionals.
  • Practices good infection control and universal precautions
  • Review new orders and MARS daily
  • Uses EMAR system as appropriate
  • Orders, stores and assists with medication according to current physician orders
and community policies.
  • Performs medication pass as needed, in a timely and correct manner.
  • Assist with resident care as needed
  • Assist with resident meals as needed
  • Assist with residents moving in or out
  • Monthly weights as assigned
  • Responsible for changing 02 tubbing every 2 weeks, changing filters as
assigned. * Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental condition.
  • Completes and reviews incident reports as needed.
  • Reviews and is responsible for cleanliness and organization of Nurses Station.
  • Assists with training of new team members.
  • Supervises and monitors Resident Assistants
  • Review service plans, complete level of care change forms when necessary
  • Maintain service plans, may participate in Service Plan reviews.
  • Maintain current resident record for each resident including but not limited to,
obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert charting. * Avoids loss, breakage and waste of supplies and equipment. Maintains a neat and orderly nurses station and medication cart. * Responsible to make sure that medication cart is properly organized and stocked for next shift.
  • Wears name tag at all times.
  • Has a working walkie on them during their shift.
  • Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, team
members and visitors, including housekeeping duties as assigned. * Assures residents at risk of wandering are safe and secure with a wander bracelet.
  • Responsible for answering and responding to call lights, door alarms as needed.
  • Knows and follows Emergency Procedures, Elopement and all other procedures.
  • Performs all other duties assigned by RCC or Administrator
  • Must attend and/or complete all assigned training to meet DSS regulations
  • Responsible for keeping resident information confidential; respecting resident
rights; respecting privacy. Benefits: Competitive SalaryPaid-Time OffFlexible Schedule ; Full-time/Part-time availableHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision InsuranceShort-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance; Variety of Supplemental Insurances AvailableFree Life InsuranceCareer Growth OpportunitiesTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistant Programs
  • Some benefits may only be eligible to full-time team members
  • Starting rates are higher depending on experience and position

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Shift work,

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