Certified Medication Aide - Memory Care (MC)

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

DailyPay access

Vaccination program

Health benefits

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Senior Lifestyle Corporation in Albuquerque is seeking a Medication Technician to safely administer prescribed medications and provide nursing care in memory care. You will monitor MAR/TAR, assist with ADLs, meals, and activities, and maintain accurate records under Federal and State regulations.

A high school diploma or GED and current state certification are required. Strong interpersonal and time-management skills, proficiency in basic computer programs, and English communication are

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent
• 1+ month of experience in senior living preferred
• Current Medication Technician certification per state regulations
• Able to communicate in English with staff and respond to emergencies
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsabilidades

• Oversee supervision of self-administered medications in Memory Care per Federal & State regulations and company guidelines
• Count and sign narcotics with approved personnel before medication keys, report discrepancies
• Order medications and treatments from pharmacy or notify if supply will fall below 7 days
• Notify supervisor if supply is less than 2 days and not received
• Receive and verify medication against MAR; report discrepancies to pharmacy/DH&W
• Properly store medications, keep lotions and liquids separate from oral meds
• Date vials at opening and follow pharmacy protocol for usage duration
• Conduct weekly medication inspections and remove expired meds
• Verify current MARs against new MARs at changes; report discrepancies
• Remove discontinued meds from med cart and hand to supervisor
• Provide personal care (bathing, grooming, incontinence care, etc.) and general nursing care (vital signs, temps, BP, weights)
• Document information in daily log and notify supervisor of concerns
• Answer calls and assist residents as needed
• Clean and restock medicine carts daily; perform weekly deep cleaning
• Attend staff trainings and in-services
• Maintain complete medical charts within 48 hours per policy and regulatory guidelines

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Time management

English proficiency

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

1+ month of experience in Senior Living

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for the safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR), provides personal are and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned, ensures delivery of care and services to all residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services and individual service plan need of each assigned resident.

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for the safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR), provides personal are and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned, ensures delivery of care and services to all residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services and individual service plan need of each assigned resident.

Job Description

• Responsible for supervision of self-administered medication for the Memory Care Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Director of Health & Wellness.
• Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys. Contact a supervisor immediately with discrepancies.
• Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
• Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.
• Responsible for receiving and verifying all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notifies pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
• Responsible for proper storage of all medications and ensuring all lotions, ointments and liquids stored separately from oral medications.
• Responsible for dating all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and following pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
• Responsible for weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.
• Responsible for verifying all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Responsible for removing all discontinued medication from med cart and giving it to the supervisor.
• Provide personal care to residents to include, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc.
• Provide general nursing care to include, but not limited to, vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
• Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of all concerns.
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
• Responsible for daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed.
• Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
• Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
• Must maintain accurate records to include preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensures medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Years of Experience: 1+ months of experience

Type of Experience: Senior Living preferred

Special Certifications: Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations

Language Skills: Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations. Technical Competencies: Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Skills and Ability

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Superior time management skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player and a passion for helping seniors

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.