Medication Aide

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.

2.

Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.

3.

Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act.

4.

Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.

5.

Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident's clinical record.

6.

Coordination with pharmacies for medication orders and refills.

7.

Reports all medication errors per policy.

Completes notifications timely and all required forms.

8.

Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD.

Completes all incident forms.

9.

Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents, and families regarding medication and care services.

10.

Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident's dignity, independence, and personal choice, regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to health services leadership or Executive Director.

11.

Provides care services as directed by the resident's cooperative service plan.

12.

Coordinates personal care services with co-workers assisting with lifting and responds to assistance pagespromptly.

13.

Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously, and in a manner that respects dignity, confidentiality standards, and promotes individual rights.

14.

Follows and supports community fire safety and infection control practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to immediate supervisor.

15.

Serves meals in the dining room, assisting residents at mealtime, provides resident tray delivery, and assists with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance.