Nursing - Medication Aide (OR) - Part Time

divh2Medication Aide (OR)/h2pThe Medication Aide plays a key role in fostering a joyful and vibrant community. They care for residents by administering and assisting with both routine and non-routine, non-injectable medications. These medications are given orally, rectally, or topically, following physician orders and nursing practices. This is all done under the guidance and direction of the Director of Nursing Services, in line with our policies, procedures, and guidelines./ppEssential Position Duties/pulliCompletes simple nursing treatments and monitors residents as directed by the Director of Nursing where State Nursing Regulations authorize such delegation./liliPerforms various tasks assigned by the Director of Nursing Services including but not limited to vital signs, residents weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting specimens, as well as lifting, moving, and transporting residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention./liliFollows standard precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security. Report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs./liliMaintains accurate record of medications and treatments administered or omitted on each residents clinical record, including the reasons for omissions or PRN (as needed) medication administration./liliRecords narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet and reports all medication errors immediately./liliReports and records changes in resident conditions, incidents, and accidents in a timely manner to the Director of Nursing Services, physician and family members as indicated by the Director of Nursing Services./liliAccurately documents care services provided in observation on communication logs and incident reports./liliCommunicate effectively with physician, pharmacies, residents, and families to ensure medications are received in a timely manner./liliProvides direct resident care while promoting resident dignity, independence, and choice; regularly observes residents physical and mental condition and directly reports to the Director of Nursing Services./liliGreets residents, visitors, and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards and promotes individual rights./liliFollows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices./liliReports any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Director of Nursing Services promptly./liliMaintains medication, equipment, medication room, and med cart in a clean and orderly medication room./liliRemove outdated or discontinued medication for return to the pharmacy./liliAttends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays current on all system assigned tasks and duties./liliAssist caregivers in the performance of their job duties./liliPerforms other tasks/duties as assigned/li/ulpQualifications Education/pulliA high school diploma or equivalent/liliAbility to read, write, speak and understand English/liliCurrent First Aid and CPR Card/liliMaintains current Food Handlers card/liliPass a criminal background and fingerprint check/liliDemonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications./liliHas compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population./liliAbility to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position./liliAbility to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees./liliAbility to creatively problem-solve in resident care/liliMaintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors./liliMeets all mandatory health and education requirements by State regulations./liliAbility to work independently (with minimum supervision)/li/ulpPhysical Demands/ppThe physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds, lifting 25 to 40 pounds constantly. The employee must reach below shoulder height frequently and kneel, stoop and squat occasionally. Stand 6 out of 8 hours./ppWhat We Offer/pulliCompetitive Compensation Program - Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements./liliShift differential for night shift employees/liliBonus/liliShift coverage bonus offered as needed/liliExtra Benefits/liliSick time accrues at 0.033 hours for every hour worked, available for use after 90-days/liliPaid time off accrual eligibility at 12 months starting at 0.0246 hours PTO accrued for every hour worked/liliFloating Holiday: 0.04 hours accrued for every hour worked, up to 56 hours annually to be taken on the days most important to you, eligible upon hire/liliTime worked on the following holidays is paid at 1.5 times your normal hourly pay: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas/liliUp to 3 days Bereavement Leave/liliTraditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1000 hours worked, semi-annual enrollment, with annual employer discretionary contribution/liliEmployee Assistance Program/liliCascadia Assistance Fund to provide financial help with hardships or continuing education/li/ul/div