POSITION TITLE: Resident Medication Associate
DEPARTMENT: Clinical
REPORTS TO: Resident Care Director / Wellness Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Must have successfully completed course work and examinations to obtain certification as a Medication Technician per State regulations.
- Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
- Must complete required continued education and maintain certification per State regulations.
- Must possess knowledge of state medication techniques.
- Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
- Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
- In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
- Must adhere to Viva Senior Living's attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loved ones.
- Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures of Viva Senior Living and applicable state/federal regulations.