Level 1 Medication Aide

COMPANY PHILOSOPHY

Our Company believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success in fulfilling our mission to provide exceptional, loving and dignified care. That contribution should not be limited by assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designated to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual or the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be a minimum of 18 years old. The Level 1 Medication Aide must have the ability to read, write, possess good communication skills, be honest, trustworthy, and dependable. Our Company is a drug free agency; if requested, the employee must be able to demonstrate that they are drug free. The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Level ONE Medication Aide (LIMA) has successfully completed a training program approved by the State of Missouri for medication administration, has an acceptable score on the written and clinical examinations and has received certification as Medication Aide. Ripley county Colonial Home is committed to providing care that recognizes each resident's emotional, physical and spiritual needs beyond the traditional nursing procedures and protocols. The Certified Medication Aide reports to the Manager. Under the supervision of the Staff Nurse, The Certified Medication Aide administers medications as prescribed by the resident's physician and documents the administration, the medication effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects of the medications in accordance with the established policies and procedures of Our Company, current standards of practice and care and applicable state/federal regulations DUTIES Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures of Our Company. Observes, records and reports to the supervisor any symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects. Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations. Provides and promotes resident's rights during the administration of medications. Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures of Our Company and applicable state/federal regulations. Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and at change of shift as required by policies and procedures of Our Company applicable state/federal regulations. Routinely inspects, cleans and monitors equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety. Reports any equipment or supply issues to the Staff Nurse for correction or repair. Obtains, records and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications. Required to give shift report on status of residents. Required to document in the resident records. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized medication cart and medication room. Required to assist residents with other activities of daily living. Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practice by using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures of our company, including OSHA's Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and our companies Control Plan. Communicates to residents, staff and others in accurate and factual manner and seeks clarification from or refers questions to Staff Nurse when indicated. Perform other duties as assigned or as listed in the Level ONE Medication Aide's job description.

Other Training, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

Employee must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other departments.

Other Considerations and Requirements:

Employee may be asked to perform other duties not listed above. Such duties will be within the scope of the employee's training and ability. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description based upon the company needs.