Medication Aide | Part Time

Harmony Senior Services; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Medication Aide to assist with med administration, resident activities, and daily living tasks, while maintaining EMAR/MAR documentation and upholding safety and confidentiality.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of the Medication Aide Course, and active CNA and Med Tech licenses. Lifting, weekend shifts, and CPR/First Aid certification are needed; 401k, benefits, and flexible scheduling are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or GED.
• Must have completed the Medication Aide Course.
• Must possess CNA and Med Tech licenses in good standing.
• Must satisfactorily pass 2 medication observations annually.
• Must satisfactorily pass all medication cart audits assigned.
• Must attend 4 additional hours of medication administration education annually.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and push or carry 25 lbs.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the administration of prescribed medications within scope.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Report incidents and care concerns to appropriate individuals.
• Perform housekeeping duties as directed by supervisor.
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergencies.
• Assist in planning activity programs for residents.
• Follow confidentiality policies for resident information.
• Assist residents to and from dining and activities.
• Check on residents, meals, and activity attendance.
• Check on residents who are ill and report status to appropriate individuals.
• Communicate resident status and appointments in writing and verbally.
• Assist new residents with move-in transition and provide emotional support.
• Attend medication trainings as scheduled.
• Complete medication cart audits and maintain the cart.
• Pass all medication administration observations.
• Document medication needs in EMAR/Daily Log and report exceptions.
• Re-orders medications and communicate changes with family as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA license

Med Tech license

Tools

EMAR/MAR

Job description

301 Clearfield Avenue, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

Job Description

• Assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
• Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position
• Assists residents with activities of daily living
• Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED)
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisor
• Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts
• Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
• Assists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities
• Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities
• Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals
• Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers
• Assists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional support
• Attendance to all medication trainings scheduled
• Complete medication cart audits as assigned and maintain the medication cart as directed
• Pass all medication administration observations
• Communicates all medication resident needs to the HCD and documents in the Daily Log
• Re-orders medications, faxes to pharmacy, communicates with resident family/RP as needed with changes. Reports in Daily Log
• Documents all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR. Reports all exceptions to the HCD and documented on EMAR and Daily Log
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must have completed the Medication Aide Course.
• Must possess both current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standing
• Must satisfactorily pass 2 medication observations annually
• Must satisfactorily pass all medication cart audits assigned
• Must attend 4 additional hours of medication administration education annually
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing
• Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
• Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor
• Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs
• Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics
• Must be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge and a smile
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire
• Must be able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
• Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays
• Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies

Pay Range: 20/hr - 20.60/hr

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling