MEDICATION AIDE

- Practices in accordance with the regulations of the state. - Receives report from the previous shift and Med Aide. - Maintains physicians orders in accordance with policy. - Communicates appropriately with all care partners and utilizes appropriate communication tools. - Completes appropriate documentation each shift. - Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and universal precautions. - Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments clothing/linen and community to administrator. Completes Incident Report form as needed for any unusual occurrence. - Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental status as directed. - Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons and other emergency procedures. - Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. Maintains a neat and orderly Medication Room. - Maintains resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert and monthly charting. Job Qualifications: 1. Free of non-treated communicable disease. 2. Holds current CPR/First Aid Certification Physical Demands: 1. Ability to push, pull, and lift at least 50lbs. 2. Ability to bend, squat, and climb stairs. 3. Ability to continuously walk or stand. Universal Precautions: 1. Potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids. 2. Potential exposure to communicable diseases.