Certified Medication Aide - Full-Time - 3rd Shift

Company: Homestead of Manhattan
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

The health and wellbeing of our staff members and residents is our number one priority. Our community is strictly following the CDC guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and has restricted community access in accordance with state and local health agency direction. Our infectious disease protocols include but are not limited to:Screening staff members at the beginning and part way through each shiftAll staff members are wearing face masks at all times while inside the communityStaff members have access to PPE including gloves, face masks, face shields, and gowns, if ever neededOur community is utilizing telemedicine as much as possible. This ensures our residents are getting the care they need with as little risk of exposure as possibleAs always, we are committed to transparency and will make all staff, residents, and families aware of any COVID-19 positive cases at our communitiesJob SummaryThe Certified Medication Aide assists in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the RCC Services. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this Community, and the requirements of this state.Duties and Responsibilities:Comply with the Community's personnel, safety, and corporate policies and proceduresComply with the nursing department's policies and proceduresReport witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC or Unit ManagerTreat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignityMaintain the confidentiality of all resident and family informationReport to work on time and as scheduledReport any complaints/grievances made by residents to the RCC Services or per policyParticipate and cooperate with any Community surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Executive Director or RCC ServicesMaintain a clean and organized medication cart and medication roomAlways protect resident privacy when administering medication, knock before entering the resident's roomAccurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this Community that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical DirectorDocument and report errors in the administration of medications immediately upon discoveryEnsure that all medications administered are properly labeled and follow Community policy on storage, labeling and dating of medicationsComplete medication charting per Community policy and procedureAssist with following Community policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medicationsAssist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the attending physicianFollow Community procedures governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the RCC ServicesFollow Community procedures in holding medications for residents who are out of the Community or per physician's orderHonor the resident's right to refuse medicationsObserve and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed. Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered including reason(s) for refusalPromptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or RCC Services of any refusals or reactions to medications by residentsEnsure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, dated order from an attending licensed physicianVerify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatmentFollow the Community's procedures allowing residents to self-administer their medicationsAssist the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse in monitoring and documenting all aspects of such self-administeringNotify nurse when medication refills are neededBe familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by the Community, pharmacists, and physiciansUse personal protective equipment when performing procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluidsReport all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse immediatelyJob Requirements:Must have a valid CMA certification that is in good standing with the StateIf required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company's Motor Vehicles policyMust have basic computer skillsMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English languageMust be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessaryMust be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situationsMust be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodationMust be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by State regulations and Company policy which may include medical and physical examinationsEmployee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job

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