PRN Medication Aide — Behavioral Health Support

Broadlawns Medical Center; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center is seeking a Medication Aide to support residential clients under the Residential Services Manager. You will ensure medication administration is accurate, advocate for clients, and help implement individual program plans.

The role involves coordinating activities, maintaining a safe environment, documenting observations, and collaborating with staff to meet regulatory requirements while promoting client dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Verification of completion of a state-approved Medication Aide course.
• One year of clinical experience working with individuals with psychiatric disorders.
• Ability to teach, educate, and role model the skills necessary for clients to pursue more independent living.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license and proof of individual insurance.
• Department of Health and Human Services approval to work at a residential site.
• Ability to effectively speak read and write English.
• Ability to administer and document medication administration accurately.
• Ability to complete and pass First Aid, CPR, and BMC-designated behavior management training during the orientation period and maintain all certifications throughout employment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal and professional relationships.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to physically respond to and manage client behavior challenges utilizing BMC-approved and trained behavioral management techniques.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures medications are administered as directed and effectiveness is documented per physician orders and in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Reviews IPP and RTP plans and ensures specific training and/or guidance is completed as outlined in plans.
• Works directly with clients and ensures an environment conducive to client learning in the areas of self-care skills, social interaction, and community interaction.
• Assists in the development and implementation of schedules for group programming, activities, and residential chore schedules and outings.
• Models appropriate social behavior while providing a supportive and therapeutic atmosphere for clients.
• Investigates and responds promptly to questions or complaints from residents.
• Participates in quality meal preparation.
• Advocates for clients, including coordinating staffing, developing individual’s programs, performing assessments, training other staff in program procedures, reviewing IPP and RTP documentation, and making referrals for services as needed.
• Works collaboratively with Qualified Mental Health Professional and supervisory staff to ensure program services meet regulatory expectations.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner including but not limited to observations, program data, staffing results, medication administration, assessments, and incident reports in accordance with established procedures.
• Informs the appropriate individuals and/or supervisor of any client issues.
• Ensures residences and clients remain clean and safe during all scheduled work shifts.
• Provides for client transportation needs as needed.
• Intervenes when clients demonstrate potential or actual harmful behavior using the least restrictive method.
• Ability to provide verbal de-escalation and/or physical behavior management techniques as trained through BMC.
• Promotes concepts of performance improvement and teamwork.
• Models and completes activities of daily living, including self-care, laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and cleaning.
• Attends and/or completes all required meetings and trainings within required timeframes, including regular departmental staff meetings.
• Embraces and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

De-escalation techniques

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

State-approved Medication Aide course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Broadlawns Medical Center is seeking a Medication Aide to support residential clients under the Residential Services Manager. You will ensure medication administration is accurate, advocate for clients, and help implement individual program plans.

The role involves coordinating activities, maintaining a safe environment, documenting observations, and collaborating with staff to meet regulatory requirements while promoting client dignity and independence.