Medication Aide

Community Name: Trinity Community at Beavercreek

Under supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) or the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), provides resident care in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. The Medication Aide-Certified (MA-C)/STNA is responsible for caring for residents both physically and emotionally to enhance quality of life, including ADL and rehabilitation activities.

Essential Functions

• Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Documents all medications and treatments administered at the time of service.
• Accurately and promptly documents in EMR.
• Performs activities related to medications and treatments according to community policies and procedures.
• Maintains control of drugs in the medicine cart (excluding locked scheduled drugs); monitors for discrepancies and reports promptly.
• Assists residents at mealtimes and with personal care, including bathing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Explains procedures to residents before administering and drapes residents for examination and treatment.
• Keeps residents dry and changes clothing or linen as needed.
• Assists with bowel and bladder functions, including emptying urinary drainage bags and recording amounts.
• Assists with lifting, positioning, and transporting residents safely, and helps with ambulation as instructed.
• Performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures.
• Ensures call lights are within reach and responded to promptly.
• Meets residents' personal care needs and respects their wishes.
• Reports changes in residents' condition to supervisor promptly.
• Handles linens according to infection control guidelines and maintains cleanliness of resident areas.
• Assists residents in preparation for appointments and activities.
• Uses creative problem solving to meet residents' needs within scope of responsibility.
• Provides post-mortem care as instructed.
• Performs special nursing care duties, including identifying and reporting abnormal skin conditions.
• Prepares residents appropriately for meals, serves food, assists with feeding, and ensures hydration.
• Records all care entries accurately and participates in care conferences and care plan follow-ups.
• Performs admission, discharge, and transfer duties as required.
• Maintains confidentiality and utilizes supplies and equipment properly.
• Reports structural, equipment, or furniture defects and handles unusual occurrences calmly.
• Maintains effective communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Follows safety, security, and care protocols, especially in the Dementia Care Unit.
• Participates in educational, training, and special activities as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

The MA-C will not perform the following:

• Give medications requiring dosage calculations or via nasogastric, gastrostomy, or Jejunostomy routes.
• Regulate IV fluids, program IV or insulin pumps, administer injections including insulin, or give scheduled II controlled substances.
• Administer the first dose of a new medication or call physicians regarding client status or medication needs.
• Accept verbal or telephone orders from physicians.
• Administer oxygen, PRN narcotics, or inhalants requiring calculations.

Competency Statements

• Accountability, Accuracy, Communication (Oral and Written), Customer Orientation, Detail Orientation, Empathy, Honesty/Integrity, Interpersonal Skills, Patience.

Skills & Abilities

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• No prior experience necessary.
• Proficient in computer use, internet, and basic office equipment.
• Completion of state-approved Nursing Assistant program and MA-C training; must maintain certifications.
• Ability to assist during therapy, communicate effectively, operate equipment, and adhere to all policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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