We are looking for a Caregiver to provide assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in an assisted living facility. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, patient, and have experience working with geriatrics. Medication aide provides leadership & oversight for the identification, development, implementation, & application of medication quality performance standards & patient safety assessment methodologies across all operational environments of Pharmacy nationally, including medication practices/processes, clinical care delivery, and medication technology.
Medication Aide Duties & Responsibilities
Will conduct routine medication cart and associated documentation audits
Perform basic nursing tasks and provides accurate medication administration and quality care to the residents maintaining a safe environment under the direction and supervision of a licensed Nurse (RN or LPN)
This position provides care and services such as medication administration, healthcare services, activities of daily living assistance and other duties, as assigned, in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards and procedures
Follows procedures for documentation, including narcotics sign out
Follows up with observation and documentation of resident response to medication received
Follows procedures for documentation and medical emergencies
General knowledge of medication administration
Completes duties delegated by RN on plan of care
Maintain a safe environment under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse (RN or LPN)
Model expert practice and facilitate orientation to basic resident care for new nursing staff
Medication Aide Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Medication Aide
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, CMA, CNA
Skills for Medication Aide
Desired skills for medication aide include:
Safe medication administration
Practices and procedures the laws
Regulations
Guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Distribution
Documentation
Identification of patient
Medication administration
Necessary records for drug supply and issuance and of controlled substances
Procedures and record requirements
Desired experience for medication aide includes:
Medication Aide Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant License in the state of Virginia
At least 1 year of CNA experience in Skilled Nursing
Medication Aide experience preferred
Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered and reports to nursing supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Referral program
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
