MEDICATION AIDE
Summary
Administers medications to senior living residents following state regulations, monitors their health status, and maintains accurate medical records in a Butte assisted living facility. Works shifts receiving handoff reports, communicates with care teams, and ensures compliance with safety and documentation standards.
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Practices in accordance with the regulations of the state.
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Receives report from the previous shift and Med Aide.
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Maintains physicians orders in accordance with policy.
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Communicates appropriately with all care partners and utilizes appropriate communication tools.
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Completes appropriate documentation each shift.
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Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
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Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments clothing/linen and community to administrator. Completes Incident Report form as needed for any unusual occurrence.
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Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental status as directed.
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Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons and other emergency procedures.
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Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. Maintains a neat and orderly Medication Room.
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Maintains resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert and monthly charting.