Medication Tech / Aide

901 Enterprise Way  .  Portsmouth  VA  23704  .  757-397-3411   Position :

• Medication Aide                                                              Department :             Nursing Position Summary :   Provide medications and treatments to residents while upholding service standards, philosophy and mission.   Position Responsibilities – Service Administrator medication and treatments in a timely manner and  per physician orders Reorder medication as needed to ensure that medication are available when needed Reports  to medication aide relieving you Count narcotics at beginning and end of shift.  Report any discrepancy to Administrator Remain on duty until relieved by another medication aide Transcribe physicians order to MARS when received and fax to pharmacy Record vitals signs on MARS Stock medicine carts Call resident’s physicians to report the need of appointment or medication Follow medication management plan Communicate with facility pharmacy of supply needs Designated person in charge when administrator in not on site Participate in and attend all required in-services training sessions Communicate any staff or resident issues with the  administrator All task listed on Direct Care Aide Job description All other duties assigned Team Effort : Assist in ensuring compliance with State and Local Regulations Appropriately interact with resident, family member, and other guest Assist all department with other duties as needed and / or assigned by administrator Action : Respond to resident emergencies and act accordingly Communicate any resident concerns / issue to the appropriate person in a timely manner Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils No horse playing or agitating resident Reputation : Maintain professional relationships with all employees  - no arguing Maintain good hygiene and a professional appearance Success : Contribute to resident satisfaction by ensuring that customer’s expectations are met or exceeded Maintain efficient and appropriate communication with residents, family members and guest Contribute to marketing efforts through appropriate interaction with prospective resident and guest   Essential skills, experience and abilities : Maintain current Registration with the State Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities Strong customer orientation to older adults Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy Ability to read , write,  and comprehend Previous experience working in a senior living environment Job Title :           Medication Aide   Nonessential skills and experience : High school diploma or equivalent certificate Reporting to the position : No direct reports Dress Code :   Nursing Uniforms / Scrub type clothing Tennis, Nursing, or Croc type shoes need to be slip resistance.  No open toe shoes.  Shoes must be worn at all times during working hours.

Name tag Hair should be up out of the way of care Black Pen No piecing that dangle.  No lip or eyebrow rings   Physical Demands and Work Environment :

The employee will be exposed to blood and / or body fluids.  The employee may encounter traumatic situations, such as having to care for mentally ill resident and contact the deceased residents.  Employee will be scheduled based on operational needs (e.g., shift rotation, standby, on-call, etc.) SLEEPING IS NOT PERMITTED DURING WORKING HOURS.   General Sign-Off :