English Meadows Stephens City Campus
Medication Aide (Healthcare)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of Assisted Living
* Has awareness and practices in accordance with the regulations of the state.
* Receives report from the previous shift
* Reads the communication log and shower schedule for information and changes
at the beginning of each shift.
* Documents in the communication log and Progress notes, as appropriate
throughout the day.
* Assist residents with ADL, environmental orientation, vital signs, first aide and
wound care.
* Communicates with outside health care professionals.
* Practices good infection control and universal precautions
* Review new orders and MARS daily
* Uses EMAR system as appropriate
* Orders, stores and assists with medication according to current physician orders
and community policies.
* Performs medication pass as needed, in a timely and correct manner.
* Assist with resident care as needed
* Assist with resident meals as needed
* Assist with residents moving in or out
* Monthly weights as assigned
* Responsible for changing 02 tubbing every 2 weeks, changing filters as
assigned.
* Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental
condition.
* Completes and reviews incident reports as needed.
* Reviews and is responsible for cleanliness and organization of Nurses Station.
* Assists with training of new team members.
* Supervises and monitors Resident Assistants
* Review service plans, complete level of care change forms when necessary
* Maintain service plans, may participate in Service Plan reviews.
* Maintain current resident record for each resident including but not limited to,
obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert charting.
* Avoids loss, breakage and waste of supplies and equipment. Maintains a neat
and orderly nurses station and medication cart.
* Responsible to make sure that medication cart is properly organized and stocked
for next shift.
* Wears name tag at all times.
* Has a working walkie on them during their shift.
* Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, team
members and visitors, including housekeeping duties as assigned.
* Assures residents at risk of wandering are safe and secure with a wander
bracelet.
* Responsible for answering and responding to call lights, door alarms as needed.
* Knows and follows Emergency Procedures, Elopement and all other procedures.
* Performs all other duties assigned by RCC or Administrator
* Must attend and/or complete all assigned training to meet DSS regulations
* Responsible for keeping resident information confidential; respecting resident
rights; respecting privacy.
Benefits:
Competitive SalaryPaid-Time OffFlexible Schedule ; Full-time/Part-time availableHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision InsuranceShort-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance; Variety of Supplemental Insurances AvailableFree Life InsuranceCareer Growth OpportunitiesTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistant Programs
*Some benefits may only be eligible to full-time team members
*Starting rates are higher depending on experience and position