Dominion Senior Living
Medication Assistant - FT 10p-6a
Dominion Senior Living, Douglasville, Georgia, us, 30133
Medication Administration
* Follow the six 'rights' of medication administration (right resident, right drug, right dosage, right time, right route, right record/documentation) each and every time assistance with or administration of a medication occurs. Check each of the six "rights" of medication administration three different times:*
When the medication is taken out of the medication cart or cabinet* Immediately before assisting with/administering the medication* Immediately after assisting with/administering the medication
* Assist with or administer medications to resident according to their Medication Administration Record (MAR), if no errors are noted, uphold the residence's philosophy, and protect resident privacy.* Document clearly and accurately on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) after a medication is taken/given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposed of, returned, following the residence policy.* Maintain a neat, clean, organized medication cart/cabinet, and restock the cart/cabinet as needed.* Provide residents with any treatments required as part of their individual service plan as designated.* Assist with other duties as assigned.
Resident Services
* Provide quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the residence philosophy, policy and procedure, and resident rights.* Assist residents in meeting their physical, emotional, spiritual, and medical needs to achieve and maintain their highest level of wellness.* Promote and protect the residents' rights to safe, prompt, and confidential treatment.* Answer and respond immediately to resident calls.* Respect the residents' right to refuse medication/treatment.* Protect the residents' safety with medications.* Explain to the resident what medication is being given and why, prior to assisting with/administering the medication.* Observe the resident for any adverse reaction to a medication and report it to your Wellness Nurse or supervisor immediately.* Maintain confidentiality of residents' records.* Control the spread of infection by following standard precautions.* Dispose of infectious and potentially infectious waste according to residence policy and procedure, and OSHA regulations.* Establish and maintain a good relationship with residents and their families.* Respond to resident emergencies following proper procedure.* Carry out all duties properly and effectively as assigned by your supervisor.
Communications
* Attend all regular staff meetings and required training sessions.* Effectively communicate information pertaining to the residents to other team members according to residence policies and procedures.* Effectively communicate to the Wellness Nurse any changes noted in a resident's condition or behavior, adverse reaction to a medication, any resident concerns, complaints, refusal of a medication, any errors noted on the Medication Administration Record (MAR).* Report any and all medication errors honestly and immediately.* Seek assistance and advice from your supervisor or Wellness Nurse immediately if you have any doubts or questions when assisting with/administering medications or treatments before you perform the assigned task.* Respond to on-the-job injuries in accordance with the residence policies and procedures.* Notify your supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the residents' family members.
Qualifications
* Must be a Certified Medication Aide in the state of Tennessee* Experience in the caregiving to older adults preferred* Ability to read, write, and speak English* Desire to work with older adults* Friendly, caring disposition* Required medication training* Integrity
Knowledge Requirements
* Any required resident care training* Required medication training
* Follow the six 'rights' of medication administration (right resident, right drug, right dosage, right time, right route, right record/documentation) each and every time assistance with or administration of a medication occurs. Check each of the six "rights" of medication administration three different times:*
When the medication is taken out of the medication cart or cabinet* Immediately before assisting with/administering the medication* Immediately after assisting with/administering the medication
* Assist with or administer medications to resident according to their Medication Administration Record (MAR), if no errors are noted, uphold the residence's philosophy, and protect resident privacy.* Document clearly and accurately on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) after a medication is taken/given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposed of, returned, following the residence policy.* Maintain a neat, clean, organized medication cart/cabinet, and restock the cart/cabinet as needed.* Provide residents with any treatments required as part of their individual service plan as designated.* Assist with other duties as assigned.
Resident Services
* Provide quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the residence philosophy, policy and procedure, and resident rights.* Assist residents in meeting their physical, emotional, spiritual, and medical needs to achieve and maintain their highest level of wellness.* Promote and protect the residents' rights to safe, prompt, and confidential treatment.* Answer and respond immediately to resident calls.* Respect the residents' right to refuse medication/treatment.* Protect the residents' safety with medications.* Explain to the resident what medication is being given and why, prior to assisting with/administering the medication.* Observe the resident for any adverse reaction to a medication and report it to your Wellness Nurse or supervisor immediately.* Maintain confidentiality of residents' records.* Control the spread of infection by following standard precautions.* Dispose of infectious and potentially infectious waste according to residence policy and procedure, and OSHA regulations.* Establish and maintain a good relationship with residents and their families.* Respond to resident emergencies following proper procedure.* Carry out all duties properly and effectively as assigned by your supervisor.
Communications
* Attend all regular staff meetings and required training sessions.* Effectively communicate information pertaining to the residents to other team members according to residence policies and procedures.* Effectively communicate to the Wellness Nurse any changes noted in a resident's condition or behavior, adverse reaction to a medication, any resident concerns, complaints, refusal of a medication, any errors noted on the Medication Administration Record (MAR).* Report any and all medication errors honestly and immediately.* Seek assistance and advice from your supervisor or Wellness Nurse immediately if you have any doubts or questions when assisting with/administering medications or treatments before you perform the assigned task.* Respond to on-the-job injuries in accordance with the residence policies and procedures.* Notify your supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the residents' family members.
Qualifications
* Must be a Certified Medication Aide in the state of Tennessee* Experience in the caregiving to older adults preferred* Ability to read, write, and speak English* Desire to work with older adults* Friendly, caring disposition* Required medication training* Integrity
Knowledge Requirements
* Any required resident care training* Required medication training