Medication Assistant

20 hours ago

Springfield, Illinois, United States LifeStream Full time
Medication Aide Job Description

At LifeStream, our mission is to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for our senior residents. We are seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure residents receive optimal care and medications are dispensed accurately and timely.
  • Provide care and assistance to residents in a compassionate and quality customer service environment.
  • 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 pharmacy following community policies.
  • Check MAR's for errors following community policy.
  • Call residents' families to bring in medication as needed.
  • 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.
  • Document medical changes and orders on MAR per Dr. orders.
  • 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 and 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 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, following 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 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, promoting the concept of care in the community.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor that encourages a positive, nurturing environment for 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.
Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Certification in medication administration and CPR/First Aid as required per state regulations.
  • Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, staff, and families.
  • Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled.
  • Must be knowledgeable of the location of the SDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
  • Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise.
  • Ability to work in stressful situations with residents, families, visitors, and other staff.
  • Must have knowledge and skills to administer medications safely.
  • Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.

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