Certified Medication Assistants; All Shifts

Overview

Job Summary: You will administer oral and topical medications to residents. You must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the residents.

• Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with MGM Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the “five rights” of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents based upon their specific chart.
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
• Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident’s needs and makes rounds to assigned residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment.
• RN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be available to work weekends.