CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE

Department

Assisted Living

Reports to

Assisted Living Administrator

Position Purpose

Performs non-professional direct care duties following the care plan under the direction and supervision of the Administrator /LPN Nurse Manager. Provides ADL support. Maintains a positive physical, social, and psychological environment for the Villagers at the Assisted Living Center. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills are essential. The ability to multitask and cope with stress in difficult situations is necessary.

Required Qualifications

Must be a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in good standing and meet all applicable federal and Georgia state certification requirements.

Speak and understand English and able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

Must have a High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).

Must be 18 year of age to operate Annandale Vehicles/Golf Carts, employee must have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License with 3 years driving experience, proof of vehicle insurance, and meet company policy regarding MVR requirements.

Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting.

Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Assists Villagers with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, escorting, medication supervision and other functions of designated in the Villager’s Service Plan.

Provide functions as directed by the Nurse Manager including the taking and recording of temperature, pulse and respiration and monthly weights and blood pressures. Observe and report immediately information in the chart using approved charting criteria.

Report immediately to the Nurse Manager, Administrator and or family all accidents, or incidents, record all necessary information in appropriate system and render first aid.

Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer, and discharge of Villagers.

Monitors Villagers medication related supplies and medication quantities

Watches for and recognizes possible medication side effects, adverse reactions and allergic reactions and notifies LPN Nurse Manager should any occur.

Submits daily shift reports electronically to Nurse Manager and Administrator.

Follows proper medication storage and disposal procedures.

Accurately documents medication provided or refused by the Villager in the MAR according to policy and professional standards.

Train new staff on current procedures and protocols.

Assists Villagers with activities of daily living care. Provides non-professional direct care including perineal care, catheter care, and assistance w/ bed mobility, positioning in / out of wheelchairs / chairs, bed, showers, bathtubs, etc.

Completes ADL and service tracking documentation daily.

Assists Villagers with preparation for medical tests and / or exams.

Transport Villagers to medical/hospital visits outside of facility as assigned.

Assists in activities program for Villagers as assigned.

Completes clinical and behavioral documentation accurately and timely. Reports changes in Villager’s condition and completes incident reports accurately and timely.

Completes internal documentation / requests for any repairs needed to equipment, furnishings / buildings / vehicles as appropriate.

Understands and uses Universal Precautions and follows established infection control, hazardous communication, and other safety rules.

Ensures cleanliness of assigned Villagers’ rooms; and promptly reports all violations of safety and sanitation rules to the Administrator.

Performs laundry including washing, drying, and ironing.

Informs the Administrator of needs in assigned areas.

Participates in the Quality Assurance initiatives of the community.

Protects the rights, dignity and individuality of Villagers and others.

Complies with all Annandale policies, procedures, and dress code; is punctual and reliable in performance of his/her duties.

Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment and or Villager.

Participates in mandatory in-service training, staff meetings and educational activities. Continues to maintain in improving job related skill sets and departmental services.

Meets all state licensing and contract requirements and abides by Annandale policies and procedures.

Performs other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. to meet the personal service and care needs of the facility residents.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements

1. Ability to read, write and speak English.
2. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
3. Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.
4. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; use fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl.
5. Employee is required to lift up to 25 pounds and/or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance).
6. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
7. Employee is required to transport (drive) and assist Villagers in and out of vehicles.
8. Employee is required to perform CPR/First Aid.