PRN Certified Medication Aide

Job Description

Title: Certified Medication Aide Job Code: 00204XX Division: Senior Living

Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Charge Nurse/Unit Manager

Revision date: March 2019 Supervises: n/a

Water's Edge of Bradenton located in Bradenton, FL is both an independent and and assisted living community with a team of health care professionals that is unmatched in the area!

We are owned and operated by National Church Residences , the nation’s largest provider of affordable senior housing and health care services.

We are seeking a Certified Medication Technician who will share in our vision to advance better living and care for seniors!

The LPN Charge Nurse makes observations on an advanced level, report and records observations appropriately, forms nursing judgments and carries out nursing actions based upon understanding of the scientific principles involved.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Per the delegation of the nurse, utilizes the Six Rights of Medication Administration and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician. Notifies the nurse immediately if a medication error occurs.
• Observes and reports to the nurse, symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.
• Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations.
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established facilities policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and at change of shift as required by facility policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Obtain, records and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications.

JOB SPECIFICATION SHEET – CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE

Education: Successful completion of the Certified Medication Aide course. Experience: One year as Residential Care Aide or certified aide.

Mental: Must have good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills: Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.