The Trained Medication Aide works under the guidance of the Director of Nursing and supervision of the licensed nurse to administer resident medication. In this vital role, you support safe, accurate medication delivery while promoting resident dignity, comfort, and quality of life in accordance with facility policies, state regulations, and federal guidelines. You serve as a team member to promote optimal resident care & contributes to our mission by providing exceptional care and support to our residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. You are essential for providing person-centered resident care and providing a ministry of gentle service!
COMPETENCIES
Safety-Driven – Self-Driven/Motivated – Communication – Teamwork – Safety Mindset
Integrity/Honesty – Situational Awareness – Adaptable – Time Management
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PHYSICAL & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, you are regularly required to walk, handle & feel objects, reach with hands & arms, reach above arm level, communicate effectively & efficiently in person & on the phone. In addition, the physical requirements for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to carry up to 35 pounds
- Ability to frequently bend, squat, crouch, kneel, and push/pull up to 20 pounds
- Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Hearing abilities required include ability to hear alarms & resident verbal direction of needs.
- Ability to perform warm up stretches prior to shift
- Follow standard precautions & infection control practices
- Report any work or non-work related injury immediately
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- You value a person-centered care environment & are capable of providing a ministry of gentle service!
- You take great pride in caregiving & having fun along the way!
- Ability to maintain confidential information & work with a diverse population
- Ability to read & comprehend verbal & written instructions
- Ability to use & understand common abbreviation/symbols use when administering medication
- Current Minnesota Certified Medication Aide/Trained Medication Aide
- Current CPR Certification
- Ability to operate a computer & complete required training within the training program
- Ability to use GOOD BODY MECHANICS
The requirements listed above are a representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This document is intended to describe the general content & performance requirements of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements & does not imply a contract. Other duties may be assigned according to business need.
St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice to meet business needs.
