Medication Assistant

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent preferred

Minimum of 1-year of previous experience as a Caregiver or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting (experience may depend on state requirements)

Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members

Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation

Must complete Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required)

Essential Functions

Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including; pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation

Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner

Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for the security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts

May be called upon to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as needed

Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistance

Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary

Upholds Residents' Rights at all times

Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy

Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse

Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner

Assists in the dining room during resident meal times as needed

Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings, and provides residents with opportunities for self-expression and enhanced self-esteem through spontaneous individual or small group interaction and activity

May be called upon to assist with Caregiver housekeeping responsibilities.