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Medication Assistant Entry-Level- Full Time (Get paid weekly!)
Days and Shifts:
Friday & Saturday 3pm-11pm
Hourly Rate: Ranges $16-$18
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Medication Assistant Overview: Our Medication Assistant will provide personal care services, assistance, support and supervision to residents. Administer routine medications to resident in accordance with state regulations.
Medication Assistant Responsibilities:
o Follow the assistance plan in providing services to residents.
o Assist in the development and updating of each resident's assistance plan.
o Dispense all prescribed medication as ordered by the physician.
o Maintain an accurate Medication Administration Record.
o Maintain and count an accurate Controlled Substance Record.
o Inform Administration of any change in a resident’s condition.
o Follow up with pharmacy to ensure in proper and expedited delivery of all medication
o Encourage socialization among residents.
o Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities.
o Promote activities enthusiastically to pique residents' interest.
o Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.
o Monitor health, safety and well-being of the residents.
o Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.
o Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents.
o Provide one-on-one support/visitation to assigned residents on a weekly basis or as requested or as specified in the assistance plan or daily communication log.
o Report concerns about residents to Administration.
o Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.
o Arrange for transportation services for transfers.
o Identify supplies needed to perform tasks
o Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.
o Carry out other duties as assigned
o Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families and visitors.
o Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.
Medication Assistant Qualifications
Reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th-grade level or higher
2-3 weeks paid training is required
Holidays and Weekend shifts are required
EOE/M/F/V
