Medication Aide- The Villa

Job Description

Job Description

Must have a  CNA License and a  Medication Aide License for this position.

Arrive to shift on time (6:00 am to 8:00 pm) (WITH 1 Hour Lunch Break)

• Narcotic count must be done with morning nurse and in the evening with 2-10 nurses for accuracy and holes in MAR.
• Medication pass must be done, within the time schedule 1 hour before or 1 hour after
• If discrepancy found in the MAR notify Charge nurse IMMEDIATELY
• When missing medications in the cart, 1st check medication room, if not found, must be reported to nurse and called to pharmacy.
• ALL this must be documented in 24hr report.
• Re-order medications, check medication for expiration dates, if expired removed from med cart
• and place in Discontinue box in medication room
• Refresh Ice during your shift in the dietary department. (Water pitcher dated with current date)
• Organize medication storage room 3 x weeks. Assigned days will be posted.
• Assist with feeding during meal times (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
• Before end of shift review ALL MAR's for HOLES
• And any other duties as assigned

*Remember to prevent medication errors and drug diversions.

Failure to follow duties will lead to a counseling and possible termination if further reoccurrences.