HRA
Medication Assistant
HRA, Plano, Texas, United States, 75024
Assists with medications and maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations and the standards of HRA.
Essential Functions:
Checks each of the six (6) rights of medication administration three(3)different times: (1) When the medication is taken out of themed cart or cabinet; (2) Immediately before assisting with the medication; (3) Immediately after assisting with the medication.Assists with medications to residents according to their Medication Observation Record (MOR)Documents clearly and accurately on the MOR after a medications taken or given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposedof, returned, in accordance with policyMaintains a neat, clean, organized med cart/cabinet and restocks as neededProvides residents with any treatments required as part of their individual service planPromotes and protects the rights to safe, prompt, and confidential treatmentAnswers and responds immediately to resident callsRespects the resident's right to refuse medication and/or treatmentExplains to the resident what medication is being given and why, prior to assisting with or administering the medicationObserves the resident for any adverse reaction to the medication and reports to the DRC and/or supervisor immediatelyReports any and all medication errors honestly and immediatelySeeks assistance and advice from supervisor immediately if there are any doubts or questions when assisting with or administering medications or treatmentsResponds to on-the-job injuries in accordance with policyNotifies supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the resident's family member(s)Adheres to universal precautions and all other infection control guidelinesDisposes infectious and/or potentially infectious waste according to OSHA regulationsDemonstrates respectful behavior in all interactions with residents, families, staff and other visitors to the communityPerforms specific work duties as assigned by supervisorDemonstrates knowledge of emergency proceduresMeets or exceeds health standards for appearance, sanitation and hygiene
Non-Essential Functions:Leads by example exhibiting the
CORE Values
through servant leadershipEncourages teamwork and promotes company philosophyAttends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when ableCompletes all required courses in adherence with HRA UniversityIs prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position one regular, predictable basisBecomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the
Safe Return
program or equivalent
All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Essential Functions:
Checks each of the six (6) rights of medication administration three(3)different times: (1) When the medication is taken out of themed cart or cabinet; (2) Immediately before assisting with the medication; (3) Immediately after assisting with the medication.Assists with medications to residents according to their Medication Observation Record (MOR)Documents clearly and accurately on the MOR after a medications taken or given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposedof, returned, in accordance with policyMaintains a neat, clean, organized med cart/cabinet and restocks as neededProvides residents with any treatments required as part of their individual service planPromotes and protects the rights to safe, prompt, and confidential treatmentAnswers and responds immediately to resident callsRespects the resident's right to refuse medication and/or treatmentExplains to the resident what medication is being given and why, prior to assisting with or administering the medicationObserves the resident for any adverse reaction to the medication and reports to the DRC and/or supervisor immediatelyReports any and all medication errors honestly and immediatelySeeks assistance and advice from supervisor immediately if there are any doubts or questions when assisting with or administering medications or treatmentsResponds to on-the-job injuries in accordance with policyNotifies supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the resident's family member(s)Adheres to universal precautions and all other infection control guidelinesDisposes infectious and/or potentially infectious waste according to OSHA regulationsDemonstrates respectful behavior in all interactions with residents, families, staff and other visitors to the communityPerforms specific work duties as assigned by supervisorDemonstrates knowledge of emergency proceduresMeets or exceeds health standards for appearance, sanitation and hygiene
Non-Essential Functions:Leads by example exhibiting the
CORE Values
through servant leadershipEncourages teamwork and promotes company philosophyAttends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when ableCompletes all required courses in adherence with HRA UniversityIs prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position one regular, predictable basisBecomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the
Safe Return
program or equivalent
All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)