Certified Medication Aide
Company: Grand Living
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Grand Living at Lake Lorraine
- Shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM
As a Certified Medication Aide, you will be responsible for
enhancing the overall Resident experience through the provision of
exceptional daily care, medication pass, and service in accordance
with Resident's personalized care plan. This is to be handled in
The Sterling Touch - friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and
professional manner, resulting in a high level of Resident
satisfaction. This position is under the general guidance of the
Director of Health and Wellness in accordance with Community
standards, processes, procedures, practices and philosophy.
Essential Functions:
- The Certified Medication Aide participates in Start Sterling!
every day.
- The Certified Medication Aide greets the Residents, guests,
fellow employees and vendors in a friendly and courteous
manner.
- The Certified Medication Aide provides direct resident care as
assigned and in accordance with Resident's personalized care plan
to assist them with activities of daily living including dressing,
eating, grooming, communicating, ambulation, toileting and personal
hygiene.
- The Certified Medication Aide provides assistance with
Resident's daily mobility needs, including but not limited to
positioning and moving in and out of bed, chair, wheelchair as
applicable as well as assisting them to prepare for scheduled
transportation to medical appointments or scheduled outings.
- Prepare and administer medications according to health care
provider instructions and within the scope of Grand Living's
license.
- Observe and report changes to the nurse noted in resident's
health, such as reports of pain, changes in vitals, weight,
etc.
- Observe and assist Resident in maintaining a safe environment
within their residence.
- Participate in ongoing community provided training programs to
ensure state, federal and/or company requirements are met.
- Take responsibility for uncompromising levels of cleanliness
and creating a safe and accident-free environment in accordance
with the protocols and the principles of Grand Living.
- Completing daily logs and charts in electronic health record
for Resident care.
- Supplement other nursing assistants/certified nursing
assistants/medication aides on Resident assignments, as needed.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED, required.
Experience:
- One or more years of experience working with Seniors, highly
preferred
Licenses or certificates:
- Certified Medication Aide in state of employment, required.
Schedule:
- Full-Time Hours
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Keywords: Grand Living, Sioux Falls , Certified Medication Aide, Other , Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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