Medication Aide, NJ certified

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$16.75 - $24.34

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB) Assists Residents with Medication Administration & treatments under the direction of the RN. Responsible for providing personal care to Assisted Living Program participants residing in publicly-subsidized housing complexes with agreements with CH ALP. Administers medications and wound care under the supervision of the RN. Aids with ADLs, meal preparation, light housekeeping and maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of resident apartments, and residents’ laundry.

Schedules transportation and medical appointments for residents as needed.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED. Nursing assistant or home health certification. Successful completion of medication administration training course and statewide standardized, written competency test. NJ medication assistant certification.

Experience:

One year of of CNA/CHHA experience.

Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period

Knowledge and

Skills:

Excellent customer service skills. Possesses a friendly demeanor. Has excellent bedside manner.

Special Training:
Training in multiple age populations. Proficient in Microsoft Word.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Good critical thinking skills. Possesses ability to work under stressful conditions.

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

• Maintains a working relationship with the LPN, RN, DON, Assisted Living administrator and all other nursing staff, volunteers, Capital Health LIFE/Capital Health administrative staff, hospital employees, department heads and supervisors, outside vendors and contractors, caregivers, family members, and property and building staff.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all residents. Maintains confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, ALP operations and other personnel. Maintains residents' privacy and dignity. Encourages residents to their independence.
• Possesses a full understanding of fire, emergency and safety procedures. Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards regarding infection control. Understands the hazards and safety of oxygen being used by residents.
• Checks phone messages and returns calls as needed. Reviews any new faxes, fax new orders to MDs and pharmacy. Reads communication book and daily logbooks and addresses any concerns. Checks list of residents scheduled for MD and other appointments and ensures progress notes are prepared by nurse to accompany resident. Reviews narcotics count.
• Makes sure CHAs and CNAs document in communication book properly, and that they are reading communications and following through on communications as needed. Supervises CHHAs and CNAs to ensure implementation of resident care plan and service plan.
• Assists residents with medication administration following proper medication techniques as learned in CMA course. Demonstrates the "five rights" of medication administration and safe medication practices properly.
• Maintains frequent close communication with the RN. Properly identifies medication and residents before administering medication. Documents on MARs when medication has or has not been given. Notifies LPN or RN if resident not given or refuses medication. Notifies LPN or RN immediately if medication error has occurred and document appropriately. Checks all meds daily and call pharmacy for needed refills. Administers medications including pre-filled insulin pens as per provider orders.
• Monitors and documents glucose levels. Offers direct observation and supervision of the medication administration task by the RN quarterly. Receives medications from pharmacy and documents that they were delivered. Provides morning and evening personal care to assigned residents including partial or…