Registered Medication Associate

Viva Senior Living; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living is seeking a Resident Medication Associate to responsibly distribute medications to residents per physician orders and regulatory requirements. The role supports overall resident wellbeing by following the Plan of Care, assisting with daily living activities, meals, and social engagement.

Responsibilities include supervising residents as needed, administering medications under supervision, and documenting all observations and actions in the daily logs.

Qualifications

• Accurate and timely distribution of medications per physician orders and regulations.
• Documentation of medication administration and resident records.
• Ability to follow Plan of Care and assist with activities of daily living as needed.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and document resident medications as prescribed.
• Observe and report changes in resident condition to supervisor.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and dining as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the resident care area.

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Resident Medication Associate

DEPARTMENT: Resident Care

REPORTS TO: Wellness Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Responsible for the accurate and timely distribution and documentation of medication for residents in accordance with each resident’s physician’s orders and applicable regulations.
• Assist residents in maintaining their total wellbeing by following the established Plan of Care, providing assistance with activities of daily living, social activities, dietary assistance, and Viva Senior Living’s philosophies.
• Supervise and care for residents on daily basis according to residents’ needs
• Aid with activities of daily living
• Assistance with bathing, shower, and shampoo if necessary
• Help with dressing, oral hygiene, shaving, hair and fingernail care if needed
• Observe, supervise, and record resident self-administration of prescribed medications
• Report refusals and/or reactions to supervisor on duty
• Direct residents and family members to appropriate staff for other needs or information
• Order meal trays for residents when needed
• Report and record observations of changes in residents’ condition to director or supervisor in the daily logbook. Transfer relevant information to the next shift through the shift-to-shift verbal report
• Implement personal care plans for each resident
• Be patient and understanding in communicating with staff, residents, and visitors. Speak slowly and clearly. Refer families to director or supervisor regarding status of residents when unsure of status
• Provide assistance in dining room as needed
• Administer medication as directed by supervisor
• Answer emergency calls promptly and courteously, complete required paperwork afterward
• Retrieve soiled linen and personal clothing from resident living areas. Sort and pre-soak linens as required before processing through washing machines
• Responsible for general upkeep and cleanliness of a resident’s room. Empty waste baskets, wipe up spills, wash dishes, put away clothes, check refrigerator for spoiled food, and make beds, change linens
• Check for unsecured throw rugs and extension cords
• Observe condition of room/apartment and report anything in need of repair to maintenance
• Document clearly and objectively on residents in logbook and on other documents
• Participate in in-service educational programs as required by the community and state
• Perform other duties as required

ANNUAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

• Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
• Must provide medical and physical examination clear to work

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.