Certified Medication Aide - All Shifts (8-Hr)Legacy Senior Living • Watkinsville, GA, United States
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Certified Medication Aide - All Shifts (8-Hr)
Legacy Senior Living • Watkinsville, GA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description
Description
Medication Administration
Requirements
Qualifications
Medication Administration
- Follow the six 'rights' of medication administration (right resident, right drug, right dosage, right time, right route, right record/documentation) each and every time assistance with or administration of a medication occurs. Check each of the six "rights" of medication administration three different times:
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- When the medication is taken out of the medication cart or cabinet
- Immediately before assisting with/administering the medication
- Immediately after assisting with/administering the medication
- Assist with or administer medications to resident according to their Medication Administration Record (MAR), if no errors are noted, uphold the residence's philosophy, and protect resident privacy.
- Document clearly and accurately on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) after a medication is taken/given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposed of, returned, following the residence policy.
- Maintain a neat, clean, organized medication cart/cabinet, and restock the cart/cabinet as needed.
- Provide residents with any treatments required as part of their individual service plan as designated.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
- Provide quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the residence philosophy, policy and procedure, and resident rights.
- Assist residents in meeting their physical, emotional, spiritual, and medical needs to achieve and maintain their highest level of wellness.
- Promote and protect the residents' rights to safe, prompt, and confidential treatment.
- Answer and respond immediately to resident calls.
- Respect the residents' right to refuse medication/treatment.
- Protect the residents' safety with medications.
- Explain to the resident what medication is being given and why, prior to assisting with/administering the medication.
- Observe the resident for any adverse reaction to a medication and report it to your Wellness Nurse or supervisor immediately.
- Maintain confidentiality of residents' records.
- Control the spread of infection by following standard precautions.
- Dispose of infectious and potentially infectious waste according to residence policy and procedure, and OSHA regulations.
- Establish and maintain a good relationship with residents and their families.
- Respond to resident emergencies following proper procedure.
- Carry out all duties properly and effectively as assigned by your supervisor.
- Attend all regular staff meetings and required training sessions.
- Effectively communicate information pertaining to the residents to other team members according to residence policies and procedures.
- Effectively communicate to the Wellness Nurse any changes noted in a resident's condition or behavior, adverse reaction to a medication, any resident concerns, complaints, refusal of a medication, any errors noted on the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
- Report any and all medication errors honestly and immediately.
- Seek assistance and advice from your supervisor or Wellness Nurse immediately if you have any doubts or questions when assisting with/administering medications or treatments before you perform the assigned task.
- Respond to on-the-job injuries in accordance with the residence policies and procedures.
- Notify your supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the residents' family members.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Must be a Certified Medication Aide in the state of Georgia
- Experience in the caregiving to older adults preferred
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Desire to work with older adults
- Friendly, caring disposition
- Required medication training
- Integrity
- Any required resident care training
- Required medication training
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