Certified Medication Aide 3p-11p
Company: PruittHealth
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: October 6, 2024
Job Description:
Job PurposeResponsible for assisting residents with medications
ordered by their appropriately licensed health care providers and
as established in each residents individualized care plan. May
provide medication reminders, assistance with self-administration
of medications and administration of medications as allowed by
state and federal laws and applicable rules according to company
policies and procedures. Key communicator with the resident's
pharmacy, healthcare provider and family regarding medication
management.Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge of assisted living policies and procedures regarding
all aspects of medication management
- Remains current in knowledge of state and federal rules
regarding scope of practice, medication storage & disposal,
infection control practices & bio-hazardous waste disposal.
- Able to accurately read, and follow medication orders and
medication labels.
- Able to accurately transpose medication orders to the MAR &
make any needed corrections to the MAR according to physician
orders.
- Follows the Six Rights of Medication Administration
- Able to identify concerns related to medication orders,
medication instructions or resident reactions to medications and
takes appropriate actions.
- Follows appropriate infection control practices related to
medication administration.
- Follows proper medication storage and disposal practices
- Recognizes possible medication side effects or possible adverse
reactions and takes appropriate actions
- Knows which medications unlicensed staff may never provide
assistance with, administer or provide supervision for and never
does so.
- Monitors resident's medication quantities and related supplies
and makes arrangements for timely procurement of refills so
resident dose not miss any doses or required monitoring.
- Makes arrangements for timely procurement of newly ordered
medications.
- Makes appropriate physician & family contacts in a professional
manner when order clarification is needed, regarding resident
reactions to medications or other medication concerns.
- Accurately documents assistance/administration and resident
refusal of medications according to policy and professional
standards.
- Follows policy, professional standards, and the law regarding
storage, assistance/administration of, documentation and disposal
of controlled medications
- Immediately reports and documents any medication errors to the
administrator or his/her designee per policy and takes appropriate
actions for resident's well-being.
- Reports and documents any resident change in condition.
- Uses good judgment in seeking necessary assistance from peers,
supervisor, administrator, physician, family and EMS as
needed.
- Obtain accurate pulse and respiration rate; obtains accurate
blood pressure, body temperature, and blood glucose reading
- Accurately documents the effectiveness of medications given on
an as needed basis and does so in a timely manner.
- Monitors medications for accountability by verifying
medications have been ordered appropriately, are received as
ordered, and controlled med drug counts are done at change of
shift.
- Communicates effectively from shift to shift & to others
(family, pharmacy, physician etc.) as necessary to facilitate the
accuracy of any needed follow-up regarding resident
medications.
- Routinely inspects, cleans and monitors the med storage system,
equipment and supplies for resident safety. Reports any concerns to
the supervisor for correction or repair.
- Assists direct care partners with their duties as part of the
direct care team
- Completes thorough face to face change of shift report to CMA
relieving for next shift.
- Performs other duties as assigned that are within the scope of
the CMAs practice, training, and abilities.Minimum Education
RequiredSome high schoolMinimum Experience RequiredOn-the-job
training providedMinimum Licensure/Certification Required By LawCPR
certification. Medication Tech certificationADDITIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)High school diploma or
equivalent preferred. Previous medication tech experience
preferred. Experience with long term care or assisted living
population preferred.Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your
family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United
in making a difference.We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now
to get started at PruittHealth!As an Equal Employment Opportunity
employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability, or veteran status.JobNursingPrimary
LocationGeorgia-CarrolltonScheduleFull-timeShift2nd ShiftJob
PostingSep 25, 2024, 3:34:25 PMWork LocationsThe Oaks - Carrollton
Assisted Living
Keywords: PruittHealth, East Point , Certified Medication Aide 3p-11p, Other , Carrollton, Georgia
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