3-11 Med Tech and Caregiver

divh2Medication Aide/h2pAdministers medication and treatments as assigned within the scope of practice./ppPasses morning, afternoon and evening bedtime and overnight medications scheduled and as needed, staying with each resident until the medication is consumed, then charts appropriately./ppMaintains upkeep and cleanliness of medication carts and medication room, wipes down top of medication cart daily./ppKeeps the medication carts appropriately stocked./ppResponsible for recording and/ or restocking of medications from pharmacy no later than 7 days before medication runs out. Responsible for locking and storing narcotics (according to protocol) until turned over to pharmacy./ppMaintains accurate, complete and confidential resident medication and care records, according to established procedure and charts any unusual incident or information in resident Progress Notes and in staff Communication Log./ppDocuments any and all changes in Communication Log along with giving a brief report to on-coming Medication Aide. Immediately report signs of resident changes to supervisor or Executive Director Fills out Incident Report for resident and/ or personnel when an incident occurs on shift./ppTakes and records vital signs as ordered and otherwise when necessary, i.e., monthly or daily as instructed by supervisor. Must be CNA Certified to do so./ppNotifies a supervisor at once if noting any adverse reaction of medication on resident or awareness of medication error./ppObserves and communicates to the Wellness Coordinator, Nurse/Executive Director any changes in resident physical or mental status./ppAssists with ADLs and assignment logs for residents whether they are on the assignment sheet or not and reporting any significant changes in residents or declines./ppCommunicates, as needed, with physicians, families and other appropriate parties concerning resident status, changes in status, need for appointment, etc./ppAssist residents with personal hygiene and grooming twice a week, daily, or as needed. This includes: bathing, toileting, hair care, mouth care, skin care shaving, and nail care./ppAssist with ambulation on all shifts. Escort residents to and from the dining room, activity room, patio, transportation center, etc./ppAssist residents with meals and snacks/ppPerform light housekeeping duties daily, including: making residents beds in the morning, turning down beds in the evening, hang up clothes, and taking out trash for all residents each shift/ppMaintain clean and hazard free working areas, including nursing stations/ppSupervise, document and distribute medications to residents/ppAnswer phones courteously in a timely manner and take messages and give to appropriate person when front desk is not present./ppKnow the facilities disaster and fire safety policies and procedures, including the location and correct use of the fire alarm system/ppAssist with emergencies for all residents in the building/p/div