Medication Aide​/Qmap

Description

• 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.

• Free of non-treated communicable disease.
• Holds current CPR/First Aid Certification.

• Ability to push, pull, and lift at least 50lbs.
• Ability to bend, squat, and climb stairs.
• Ability to continuously walk or stand.

• Potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases.