Certified Medication Aide
Company: PruittHealth
Location: Marietta
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE:Responsible for all duties in relation to safely
administering medications and treatments to the residents. This
position requires legible, accurate documentation on the medication
record and in the resident chart. It also requires a responsible
demeanor in order for the resident population to have confidence in
your ability to administer medications and treatments. Must always
act within your scope of practice. If ever unsure of a decision or
an occurrence, it is critical for you to call for management
assistance.MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Some High SchoolMINIMUM
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:On-the-job training providedMINIMUM
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Current, active and
unrestricted Certified Medication Aide Certification;CPR
certification.ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred
qualifications)High school graduate preferred. Previous experience
preferred, but not necessary.Has familiarity and willingness to
work with elderly population.Qualifications:KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES:Administers the medications and treatments,
according to the scheduled times, following the medication
administration protocol.Understands and appropriately documents on
the 24 hour communication reports.Understands the resident alert
status and documents appropriately in the residents
record.Understands and implements an interim service plan, in the
absence of Charge Nurse, Unit Manager/Director Health Services ,as
care needs arise.Assures caregivers on shift are aware of changes
on interim service plans.Notifies Charge Nurse,Unit
Manager/Director Health Services of resident changes of
condition.Assists with monthly medication records as needed.Assists
with cycle fill or re-ordering of medications.Understands and
returns medications for credit as needed.Monitors medications that
arrive from the pharmacy.Timely notifies the pharmacy of any
discrepanciesMaintains the supplies, cleanliness, organization and
re-stocking of the medication room and medication cart.Orders
supplies as directed by the Charge Nurse.Has knowledge of, and can
demonstrate proper technique, or can learn how to assist with: a
gait belt, sit to stand lift, transfer board, catheter, specimen,
transfer pole, trapeze, wheel chair, scale, and other equipment as
directed by the Charge Nurse or Unit Manager.Capable of taking
accurate vital signs and weights.Accurately begins a medication
error report if necessary.Fills in as a Certified Nursing Assistant
when needed.Capable of assisting in care needs of residents, which
might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds.Serves meals as
needed and assists with setting tables and post meal clean-up as
assigned.Faxes pharmacy to order medications.Calls pharmacy to
follow up on medications that have not arrived.Answers call lights
or finds a partner to answer a call light, if in the middle of a
med pass.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESAssists residents with
transportation and appointments as needed.Read the 24 hour
communication book and respond as necessary to issues.Review all
incident reports and residents on alert statusRead any new interim
care plans that could have been initiated.Provide the residents
with their medications and treatments as per protocolDocument
medication administation in resident recordNotify Charge Nurse,
Unit Manager, DHS or Administator as needed when issues
ariseGeneral record keeping and filing as needed.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.
Keywords: PruittHealth, Marietta , Certified Medication Aide, Other , Marietta, Georgia
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