Direct Care Staff & Registered Medication Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Job Summary : We are looking for a dedicated Direct Care Staff /Registered Medication Assistant who demonstrates a caring approach to the residents that have been entrusted to PineCrest Assisted Living Facility. A Direct Care Staff / Registered Medication Assistant must provide the highest degree of quality care & services by assisting residents with their basic needs and by administering medication and treatments in a safe, organized manner.

Responsibilities:

• Provide care to residents and assist with any daily living needs such as bathing & shaving
• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
• Conduct inventory on Med carts, check E-MAR to confirm residents received medication
• Check-in pharmacy deliveries
• Secure all controlled medications after they have been counted & appropriately documented in the Control Book
• Check both Med carts daily to reorder medications and to appropriately dispose of outdated medications
• Assist with medical emergencies (protocols)
• Knowledge of Facility Policy & Procedures
• Monitor the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of residents and report changes to designated parties
• Make doctor appointments & cancel appointments if needed
• Arrange or provide transportation to appointments
• Prepare paperwork for next-day appointments
• Notify residents of mealtimes, med pass, activities times, upcoming appointments, etc.
• Assist Dietary & Environmental Services Department, as needed
• Communicate at shift change any important information to the oncoming RMA, count controlled pills together, and entrust key to oncoming RMA
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma
• Experience and training as a direct care staff or in a similar capacity is preferred
• A Valid Driver's License