Medication Assistant

2 days ago

Springfield, Illinois, United States Bethesda Group, LLC Full time
Medication Aide Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to join our team at The Gardens, a vibrant community where our senior residents thrive and live with dignity and joy.

Job Summary

The Medication Aide will be responsible for ensuring residents receive optimal care according to their needs and that medications are dispensed appropriately, timely, and accurately. This role requires a compassionate and quality customer service environment that preserves dignity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Set up medications and pass them to residents following established policies and procedures.
  • Perform narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
  • Order medications from the pharmacy following community policies.
  • Check MAR's for errors following community policy.
  • Call residents' families to bring in medication as needed if applicable.
  • Pull expired medication or discontinued medications, prepare for drug destruction.
  • Administer treatments, take vital signs, and weigh residents.
  • Document/charts on residents' changes and unusual occurrences.
  • Ensure lab work, faxes, physician orders, and medication orders are completed and filed according to community policies and procedures.
  • Schedule doctor appointments as needed.
  • Admit new residents per community policy.
  • Assist residents with showers, grooming, dressing, and toileting as needed.
  • Assist residents with activities of daily living as described on individual care plans.
  • Assist with basic cleaning and maintenance issues when needed.
  • Clean up after incidents in a timely, efficient manner while maintaining the dignity of the resident.
  • Assist residents who have fallen providing safety, security, and compassion.
  • Escort residents to and from the dining room as needed.
  • Pick up laundry from residents' apartments as needed and transport to the laundry room.
  • Assist in serving meals and beverages and taking meal orders as needed.
  • Answer call lights with patience and compassion following company guidelines.
  • Listen to residents with empathy and assurance. Follow up with appropriate personnel regarding resident concerns.
  • Make rounds on residents to ensure their safety and provide assistance as needed.
  • Call Health Services Director, doctors, and families to inform of any change in condition, incidents, medications, etc. as needed.
  • Attend meetings/in-services/training sessions as required by Health Services Director and/or Executive Director.
  • Maintain confidentiality of residents' personal information in and out of the community and protect and support residents' rights.
  • Communicate with residents, families, visitors, and employees in a positive manner using excellent communication skills.
  • Provide tours to potential residents and families that show how the resident's individual needs can be met and promote the concept of care in the community.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor that encourages a positive, nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
  • Ensure excellent customer service by maintaining open and honest communication, answering phone promptly and professionally, and ensuring residents, families, physicians, and other employees' needs are met.
  • Ensure adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents' / guests' requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between meal times.
Qualifications

We are looking for a Medication Aide who:

  • Has knowledge of medication administration and CPR/First Aid as required per state.
  • Has a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Can work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise.
  • Has knowledge and skills to administer medications safely.
  • Has a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission.
Work Environment

This role requires moderate physical activity, including handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach. Must be able to lift residents in excess of 100 pounds with assistance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates. Please submit your application to join our team at The Gardens.

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