Household Caregiver & Medication Aide

The Household Caregiver Medication Aide is responsible for performing the general duties and responsibilities of a household caregiver such as supporting the household in maintaining a clean safe household environment and in caring for the residents’ personal laundry. As a medication aide, this role provides medical and physical care to the residents of the household to meet their daily needs and enable them to function at the highest possible level.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older unless active on the Nurse Aide registry (in state position is located)
• High school diploma/equivalent required unless active on the Nurse Aide registry
• Must be able to successfully complete required medication training
• Previous experience working with older adults preferred

Primary Caregiver

Respects the resident’s room as home and assists the resident in feeling in charge of everything that happens within. Supports residents in self-care, and provides care as necessary for those unable to care for their own needs (grooming, hygiene, dining and nutritional needs, mobility, elimination, psychosocial and safety needs). Assists residents in all activities of daily living and independent activities. Responds to all resident requests for assistance and/or call bells in the household. Observes residents closely, identifying changing needs and conditions at first indication and reports immediately to household or nursing leadership as appropriate. Communicates and documents services provided to the resident. Recommends changes in the appropriate sections of the resident’s support/service plan.

Medication Administration

Accurately and safely prepares, administers and documents the administration of all medications and treatments. Continually honors person-centered and resident-directed care. Ensures that all medications and treatments are administered in a manner supporting resident direction, choice and dignity. Observes residents closely...