Certified Medication Aide PT

Overview

Job purpose:

Responsible for assisting residents with medications ordered by their appropriately licensed health care providers and as established in each resident's 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.

• Knowledge of assisted living policies and procedures regarding all aspects of medication management
• Remain 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
• Follow the Six Rights of Medication Administration
• Able to identify concerns related to medication orders, instructions or resident reactions and take appropriate actions
• Follow infection control practices related to medication administration
• Follow proper medication storage and disposal practices
• Recognize possible medication side effects or adverse reactions and take appropriate actions
• Know which medications unlicensed staff may never provide assistance with, administer or supervise for and never do so
• Monitor resident’s medication quantities and related supplies and make arrangements for timely procurement of refills so resident dose not miss any doses or required monitoring
• Make arrangements for timely procurement of newly ordered medications
• Make appropriate physician & family contacts in a professional manner when order clarification is needed
• Accurately document assistance/administration and resident refusal of medications according to policy and professional standards
• Follow policy, professional standards, and the law regarding storage, assistance/administration of, documentation and disposal of controlled medications
• Immediately report and document any medication errors to the administrator or designee per policy and take appropriate actions for resident well-being
• Report and document any resident change in condition
• Use good judgment in seeking necessary assistance from peers, supervisor, administrator, physician, family and EMS as needed
• Obtain accurate pulse and respiration rate; obtain accurate blood pressure, temperature, and blood glucose reading
• Accurately document effectiveness of medications given on an as-needed basis in a timely manner
• Monitor medications for accountability by verifying orders, receipt, and counts at change of shift
• Communicate effectively from shift to shift with family, pharmacy, physician, etc., to facilitate follow-up regarding resident medications
• Routinely inspect, clean and monitor the med storage system, equipment and supplies for resident safety; report concerns to supervisor for correction or repair
• Assist direct care partners with their duties as part of the direct care team
• Complete thorough face-to-face change of shift report to CMA relieving for next shift
• Performs other duties as assigned within CMA scope of practice, training, and abilities

• Minimum
  
  Education Required:
  
  Some high school
• Minimum Experience
  
  Required:
  
  On-the-job training provided
• Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law: CPR certification;
  Medication Tech certification
• Additional Qualifications (Preferred):
  High school diploma or equivalent; previous medication tech experience; experience with long-term care or assisted living population

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.