Medication Assistant

Resident Care Services

To assist in ensuring a high quality of Resident Care Services. Assists the RN / LPN Supervisor / Medication Manager in functions under his / her supervision. Hourly Rate : $21.00 per hour Requirements : Have completed at minimum a 40-hour basic training course or equivalent if nursing student. Have completed the Medication Training Program. Qualifications : Genuine interest in seniors and sincere desire to work closely with geriatric population with Alzheimer's and dementia. Must be able to carry out directions and instructions, record on MAR's and keep records as required. Sympathetic attitude towards providing services for Residents living with dementia and related memory impairments. Good physical health as indicated by documentation as required.

Responsibilities and Duties : Support, promote and follow the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the Assisted Living Residence / SNALR / EALR Program. Take initiative to obtain ongoing knowledge of the principles of Resident Care and NYS Department of Health Regulations. Assist with the self-administration of medications as prescribed by residents' doctor(s) and as allowed by NYS Department of Health Regulation. Report any observed changes in the Resident's physical, social or mental status to Wellness Director / LPN Supervisor / Resident Manager / Executive Director. Participate in appropriate in-service programs and identify your own learning needs. Ask questions if uncertain of the process or any medication instruction. Take responsibility for assisting with the self-administration of medication so that the correct medication / dosage is given to the right Resident in the appropriate timeframe, as per mandated regulation. Medication is signed for on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) as soon as it is given. The person who pours the medication is the person who gives the medication. Response to medication is noted, reported, and charted. Medication Cart(s) / Cabinet(s) is cleaned and stocked daily. Orders are placed / picked up and medication is ordered from the Pharmacy and delivered in a timely manner. Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent Resident information Demonstrate an understanding of Resident's preferences and follow as appropriate observing Resident Rights at all times. Work as a team player with Staff. Assist with the organization of the Wellness Office and paperwork as needed. Perform other duties as requested.

We've made it this far...here's the reason Back in 1999, something extraordinary happened in New York City. The doors opened to the first and only Assisted living Community entirely devoted to Memory Care...The 80th Street Residence. Not many communities have such longevity. Over the decades, we've seen new buildings go up and the number of home care agencies multiply. The comparison game is real. So how is it that we have made it this far? We do not like changewe love it! What began here as "Memory Care" has evolved into something so much better. Our decision to change was intentional. We worked hard. We studied. We learned that there are well over 100 different types of dementia. Today, we confidently welcome Residents with Lewy Body's, Parkinson's, Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer's just to name a few.