PT NOC Certified Medication Aide - Memory Care (MC)

Felicita Vida Senior Living
Escondido, CA, United States
Full-time
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Job Description

Responsible for supervision of self-administered medication for the Memory Care Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed by the LPN / LVN / RN and / or the Director of Health & Wellness.

Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys. Contact a supervisor immediately with discrepancies.

Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.

Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.

Responsible for receiving and verifying all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notifies pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.

Responsible for proper storage of all medications and ensuring all lotions, ointments and liquids stored separately from oral medications.

Responsible for dating all appropriate vials or bottles at time of initial opening and following pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.

Responsible for weekly inspections of all medications to ensure all expired medications are removed.

Responsible for verifying all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies.

Responsible for removing all discontinued medication from med cart and giving it to the supervisor.

Provide personal care to residents to include, but not limited to, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc.

Provide general nursing care to include, but not limited to, vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.

Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of all concerns.

Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.

Responsible for daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed.

Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.

Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.

Must maintain accurate records to include preparation of all medical charts for new admissions and readmissions and ensures medical record is complete within forty-eight (48) hours as Policy and Procedure (P&P) and regulatory guidelines.

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