Medication Aide/Caregiver 2.3 2.3 out of 5 stars 5499 73rd St, South Haven, MI 49090 $15.75 - $17.50 an hour - Part-time, Full-time Laurel Oaks of South Haven 6 reviews $15.75 - $17.50 an hour - Part-time, Full-time

MEDICATION AIDE/CAREGIVER

Department:

Resident Care Services Reports to:

Health and Wellness Director & Administrator Description of Position:

Coordinates resident care related to medications by working with all departments, the medical community, families and administrative staff to provide for resident needs with continuity and an adherence to the scope of practice and licensure for the community. Provides complete supervision of the medication room, pass techniques, documentation and supervision and provision of care related to medication in the community.

Staffing Pattern:

The community has one Medication Aide on each shift. Responsibilities of the

Medication Aide:

1. Resident charts. Keeping documentation current (Community forms, licensing documentation, physician orders, incident reports., etc.) 2. Communicate resident status changes. 3. Ensure all medication documentation is current and correct, including medication administration forms, physician orders, change of dosages, written orders to confirm telephone orders, etc. 4. Ensure medication room is completely stocked with all required continuous, PRN, Over-the-Counter (OTC), and other medications as ordered by the physician. 5. Coordinate medication orders and deliveries with pharmacies 6. Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers as needed. 7. Monitor Psychotropic med use is congruent with physician orders and ensuring resident behaviors actually warrant the use of medication. 8. Control medication room access and key assignment. 9. Pour, pass, and assist with administration of medications in accordance with state regulations. 10. Coordinate physician and other medical appointments. 11. Read all communication notes regarding the community between the Caregiver shifts. 12. Other duties as assigned.

Description of Position:

Provides direct personal care and supervision to the residents at the community. Promotes resident well being and satisfaction through support with activities of daily living. Communicates with other departments to ensure resident needs are met.

Staffing Pattern:

The Resident Care Services department at this assisted living community staffs through a primary care structure. Each Caregiver will be charged with all of the personal care duties of their resident assignment. Whenever possible each Caregiver will be assigned to the same resident group each day to promote continuity of care. Responsibilities of the

Caregiver:

1. Assist with activities of daily living, including passing medication as assigned, following community protocol, licensing regulation and guidelines for both resident and employee safety. 2. Follow safety guidelines in the community, including proper lifting technique and universal precautions when providing care to the residents. 3. Follow the schedule of duties for the Caregiver, as well as the individual plan of care for each resident. 4. Function as a team, assisting coworkers as the need arises. 5. Monitor resident activity, food intake, functional status, psychosocial status, taking action as required to promote resident well being. 6. Report status change immediately to the supervisor. 7. Act immediately on any resident crisis, following protocol and basic first aid training. 8. Document resident status change, including but not limited to, physical change, reaction to medication, psychosocial status change. 9. In the event all assigned duties cannot be completed, ask for assistance and report to the personal care coordinator. 10. Any other assignments made by your direct supervisor or administrator. 11. Promote open communication between health care professionals, families, residents and staff. 12. Adhere to guidelines in the employee handbook including dress code, conduct, scheduling, etc. 13. Other duties as assigned.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$15.75 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Free parking Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person