Medication tech for Memory Care

General Description of the position

The Medication Aide is responsible for medications, treatments and resident care duties as assigned by the Director of Resident Care Services or the Executive Director. This position administers medications according to acceptable standards. The MedicationAide engages in the practice of Nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act under the guidance and delegation of a licensed Registered Nurse. If appropriate, answers questions of residents and their family members. Insures that the medication area is kept clean. The Medication Aide is responsible to ensure thatthe next shift has a responsible and qualified staff member on duty to administer resident medications.Essential functions:

Adheres to and conveys the community’s philosophy of maintaining elements of self-care and encouraging independence.

Daily internal contacts with the Director of Resident Care Services.

Read communication log daily.

Report to changing shifts any changing resident needs or conditions, and any tasks needing to be completed or followed-up.

Count narcotics with changing shift.

Fills out Incident Report for resident and/or personnel when an incident occurs on shift.

Takes and records vital signs as ordered and otherwise when necessary, i.e. monthly or daily as instructed by supervisor.

Administers medication and treatments as assigned within the scope of practice.

Maintains accurate, complete and confidential resident medication and care records, according to established procedure.

Notifies the Director of Resident Care Services immediately when a resident becomes severely ill or injured.

Keeps Med carts orderly, clean and appropriately stocked.

Notifies the Director of Resident Care Services at once if noting any adverse reaction of medication on resident, or awareness of medication error.

Observes and communicates to the Director of Resident Care Services any changes in resident physical or mental status.

Commun...