Certified Medication Aide/Caregiver for Assisted Living Program

4 weeks ago

Camden, New Jersey, United States Caring, Inc. Full time
Job Title: Certified Medication Aide/Caregiver for Assisted Living Program

At Caring, Inc., we are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Certified Medication Aide/Caregiver to join our team in our Assisted Living Program. As a key member of our care team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our residents.


Job Summary:

The Certified Medication Aide/Caregiver assists residents with medication administration and treatments under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). This role also involves providing personal care to Assisted Living residents, including light housekeeping, maintaining cleanliness and neatness of resident apartments, and assisting with dining services.


Responsibilities:
  • Maintain a working relationship with the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Director of Nursing (DON), Assisted Living Administrators, and all other nursing staff.
  • Maintain a professional relationship with all residents.
  • Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations, and other personnel.
  • Maintain residents' privacy and dignity.
  • Encourage residents to maintain their independence.
  • Have a full understanding of fire, emergency, and safety procedures.
  • Adhere to policies and procedures and standards regarding infection control.
  • Have a full understanding of the hazards and safety of oxygen being used by residents.
  • Assist residents with medication administration following proper medication techniques as learned in the Certified Medication Aide course.
  • Be able to properly demonstrate the Five Rights of medication administration and Safe Medication Practices.
  • Maintain frequent close communication with the RN.
  • Properly identify medication and residents before administering medication.
  • Document on MARS when medication has or has not been given.
  • Notify LPN/RN if resident not given or refuses medication.
  • Notify LPN/RN immediately if medication error has occurred and document appropriately.
  • Check all meds daily and call pharmacy for needed refills.
  • Quarterly, direct observation and supervision of the medication administration task by the RN.
  • Receive medications from pharmacy and document that they were delivered.
  • Provide AM and PM personal care to assigned residents, including partial or complete bath, oral hygiene, care of hair, incontinence care, including changing adult briefs as needed.
  • Take weights and vital signs (TPR and BP) monthly and as requested by nurse, record, and report results to nurse.
  • Provide ambulation assistance as needed.
  • Assist with transfer to and from bed.
  • Report any change in resident status to nurse immediately.
  • Respond to emergency calls and assist nurse as needed.
  • Report any accidents, injuries, or complaints to nurse or administrator immediately.
  • Deliver supplies and equipment to residents.
  • Provide light housekeeping.
  • Clean refrigerator, stove/oven, cabinets, and silverware drawers as needed.
  • Vacuum and dust as needed.
  • Assist with laundry: washing and drying clothes, folding laundry, and putting away.
  • Strip and remake bed as needed but at least once per week.
  • Clean the bathroom, including bathroom floor, vanity, toilet, and shower/tub.
  • Remove trash from residents' apartments daily.
  • Assist resident with meal service as needed, including meal preparation and cutting up foods, set-up, clearing, and washing dishes.
  • Report any unsafe equipment to nurse/administrator.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and neatness of the storage room and inventory of supplies.
  • Remove trash from Administrator/Nursing offices.
  • Abide by established guidelines of the facility and governing regulations.
  • Any other responsibilities deemed necessary by the administrator.

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