Certified Medication Aide

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The medication aide position provides quality nursing care to residents by safely preparing, administering and recording medications ordered by providers to maintain health, prevent disease, relieve symptoms, supply a body need, and/or cure a disease. The position will accurately administer the right medication, to the right resident, with the right method, at the right dosage, at the right time and to record such transaction accurately.

Base wage (without shift differentials): $21.95 - 24.35/hour

+ 2nd Shift Differential: $5.20/hour

+ Weekend Shift Differential: $4.50/hour

2pm - 10pm; every other weekend and holiday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Quality Nursing Care

• Administer all medications specified in the facilities medication administration procedures.
• Administer all medications by following the "FIVE RIGHTS" – Right resident, Right medication, Right dosage, Right time, Right route.
• Ensure all medications given have a follow a provider's order.
• Report any change in condition of the resident to the nurse prior to administering any medication.
• Observe resident's mental and physical status before administering any medication, and if questionable, report to the nurse for evaluation prior to administering the medication (ex. Sedative to a lethargic resident).
• Notify nurse if any medication is refused.
• Notify nurse if any medication appears different, such as color, consistency, odor, etc., prior to giving to resident.
• Document all medications after administration, never before administration, per the facility's documentation procedures.
• May administer eye/ear drops and eye ointments unless specifically ordered for a licensed nurse to administer, such as in case of a ruptured eardrum.
• May administer all oral medications including Schedule II drugs.
• An RN must be notified if a PRN medication is requested. The RN may delegate to the medication aide to provide the medication.
• An RN will co-sign for any PRN narcotics that are provided to a resident.
• Suppositories for bowel programs may be administered by a Medication Aide after approval by an RN.
• Transdermal patches can be administered by Medication Aides with the RN to co-sign for the medication.
• Maintenance doses of Coumadin may be given by Medication Aides.
• All specific instructions (ex. Check B/P, check AP, crush meds, etc.) will be followed by the Medication Aide. The RN will provide directions to individual resident medication administration as needed. If blood pressure apical pulse, etc. do not meet the parameters established by the provider, it will be reported to the nurse prior to giving the medication.
• All medication errors will be immediately reported to the RN and a "Medication Error Report" completed.
• Perform Accu-Check tests as ordered by the provider. All resulting blood sugars will be reported to the nurse and the results will be charted as directed.
• Provide nebulizer treatments as ordered by provider.
• May provide insulin as ordered by provider after blood sugar checks are reported.
• Perform treatments, such as creams, as delegated by the RN.

Medication Aide cannot:

• Perform injections, other than insulin
• Perform any procedures through a tube
• Perform any dressing changes or wound treatments

B. Resident Rights Awareness

• Provides individualized attention, which encourages each resident's ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
• Maintains the comfort and safety, privacy, and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them. Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
• Fully understands all aspects of resident's rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse (from staff, other residents, visitors and family). Responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff of incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of resident rights.
• Protects the personal belongings of each resident, including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing and memorabilia. Promptly reports missing or broken items to charge nurse or social services.
• Assists with orienting resident and their families to the nursing home on admission and to the unit where transfers occur.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Promotes a homelike environment for the residents.

C. Teamwork

• Promotes teamwork by showing dignity and respect to peers, including peers of other departments.
• Promotes teamwork by working scheduled shifts at scheduled times.
• Willingness to train new employees in a pleasant and respectable manner.
• Willingness to complete work schedule when assigned and where assigned.
• Willingness to be a part of problem-solving and QAPI groups.
• Attends and participates in all mandatory in-services, unless prior arrangements are made and approval is received.

D. Other

• Maintains confidentiality of all information.
• Completes work within authorized time to assure compliance with departmental, state, and federal regulations and standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and supports, facility mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Is knowledgeable and adheres to the Attendance Policy.
• Is knowledgeable and adheres the CHSC Employee Handbook.

COMPETENCIES

• Ethical Conduct – follows all applicable laws, rules, regulations and facility policies that affect our daily transactions.
• Financial and Accounting Management – understands the use of resources (staff, supplies, contracts, etc.) affects the financial stability of the organization.
• Thoroughness – completion of the job description duties completely, timely and in the best interest of internal and external customers.
• Time Management – the ability to manage all daily interactions to meet all deadlines set and successfully meet the requirements of the position.
• Stress Management/Composure – remaining calm when confronted with a difficult or compromising situation.
• Results Driven – attains the results of the position as defined in the job description.
• Technical Capacity – proficient in the learning and use of computerized systems, as appropriate to position, to promote efficiency and accuracy including: resident charting systems, billing applications, client data base systems, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Problem Solving/Analysis – obtains factual information in a non-judgmental manner. Analyzes the data and makes a reasonable decision from the data gathered.
• Customer/Client Focus – performing job duties in the best interest of our customers.
• Teamwork Orientation – recognizes the fact that no job can be performed alone and each member of the team adds value to the process and should be treated as such.
• Collaboration Skills – working with team members, vendors, customers in a positive manner in order to achieve the desired outcome.
• Communication Proficiency – communicate verbally, in writing and with non-verbal cues in a positive, factual manner to meet the needs of our internal and external customers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and some mechanical equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of resident conditions and elements. The noise level is moderate to quiet.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and residents weighing over 50 pounds.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position working in a facility that is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The regularly scheduled work shift requires 7.5 hours per shift and requires weekend and holiday shifts. May be required to stay during inclement weather or other emergency situation.

TRAVEL

No travel is expected for this position.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/GED
• CNA Certification from the State of Wisconsin
• Knowledge of English language and grammar.
• Proof of job focused competencies

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

• The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to dealing with employees in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other factors prohibited by law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. All employment actions including recruitment, selection, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, discipline, termination, layoff, compensation, and benefits shall be made exclusively on the basis of job related factors.