Medication Aide (Aspen) - Full Time, 2nd Shift

Purpose Of This Position

The primary purpose of this position is to support the licensed staff by giving direct resident care and performing medication aide, as well as, nurse aide functions. This includes, but is not limited to administration of medication, as directed, as well as care for the personal needs and comfort of residents under the supervision of a nurse, and in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, Independence House policy and procedure, Independence House ethical statement and resident rights, subject to the employee handbook.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Duty 1: Demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to needs of the residents served on his/her neighborhood; and to facilitate the identification and reporting of changes in resident condition or behavior.

Duty 2: If assigned during non-medication hours by nurse, may perform tasks within the scope of a State-Tested Nursing Assistant except for the responsibility of direct patient care. May perform duties such as nail care, assistance with dining, and answering of call lights.

Duty 3: Demonstrate knowledge and work within the limitations of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4723-27 regarding Medication Administration by Certified Medication Aide.

Duty 4: All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Duty 5: Displays service excellence and the standards of behavior as evidenced by practicing the mission, vision, and values of the organization to promote resident satisfaction.

Duty 6: Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and practices to ensure quality job performance and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Current certification, State of Ohio Nurse Aide Registry
• Medication Aide certificate
• Must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range.
• Must have excellent communication skills to perform daily tasks.

Preferred Requirements

• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to needs of the residents served on his/her neighborhood.
• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of the principles related to the aging adult and problems associated with aging. Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each residents needs.

Physical Demands

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting and standing. The associate will be required to lift 50 pounds or more. This position requires individuals to lift above the shoulder.

This position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (HBV, HIV etc)