|
Current Statistics
1,519,650 Total Jobs
225,521 Jobs Today
16,612 Cities
222,697 Job Seekers
146,732 Resumes |
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
Certified Medication Aide - Sioux City Iowa
Company: Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place
Location: Sioux City, Iowa
Posted On: 05/17/2024
Certified Medication Aide--
Why Charter Senior Living?
"I believe in the Charter Mission.-- To Enhance the Human Spirit. I do this every day as I help care for our residents.-- They may need extra help throughout the day, but I know during these times that I am enhancing their spirit.-- I feel honored to make such a difference in someone's life!:-----Charter Senior Living Associate--
Offering Health Insurance for Full Time Associates--
Charter Benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Wage
- Perfect Attendance bonus offered monthly- Earn an extra $100 per month (after taxes).----
- Health Insurance--
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Resident Referral Bonus
Your potential is unlimited.-- As a small boutique company, we are committed to helping each of our Associates have more than just a "job".-- We want each of our associates to feel like they have a career and an opportunity to grow. Learn more about Charter and how you can become part of an organization that is committed to the future of their Associates.
--
POSITION SUMMARY
The Medication Tech is responsible for all duties in relation to safely administering medications and treatments to the residents.-- This position requires legible, accurate documentation on the medication record and in the resident chart. It also requires a responsible demeanor in order for the resident population to have confidence in your ability to administer medications and treatments.--
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administers the medications and treatments, according to the scheduled times, following the medication administration protocol.
- Understands and appropriately documents on the 24-hour communication reports.
- Notify the Executive Director/Resident Care Coordinator when there is not enough staff scheduled.
- Good communication skills are required.
- Assists residents with transportation and appointments as needed.
- Maintains confidentiality with resident and fellow employee's information.
- Notifies Resident Care Coordinator /Executive Director/HSD of resident changes of condition.
- Assists with monthly medication records as needed.
- Assists with cycle fill or re-ordering of medications.
- Understands and returns medications for credit as needed.
- Timely notify the pharmacy of any discrepancies
- Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the Medication room and medication cart.
- Has knowledge of, and can demonstrate proper technique, or can learn how to assist with: a gait belt, sit to stand lift, transfer board, oxygen equipment, C-Pap, Nebulizer, catheter, specimen, transfer pole, trapeze, wheelchair, scale, and other equipment as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator/HSD.
- Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights.
- Accurately completes an incident report and begins the investigation of the incident.
- Notifies family, MD, resident, and management if incidents or errors occur while on shift.
- Capable of assisting in the care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 50 pounds.
- Keep current on First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management staff.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS
- Exposure to blood/body fluid likely.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to easily lift and carry 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, walk, stoop and/or bend for periods of up to eight hours with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
RSS Job Feeds