Regency Integrated Health Services, Llc
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CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE-F
Primary Responsibilities
The Certified Mediation Aide will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol
Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Observe and report to the facility's charge nurse reactions and side-effects to medication shown by a resident
Take and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signs
Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
Administer regularly prescribed medication which the permit holder has been trained to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) the medication to be administered
The medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration record
Administer oxygen per nasal canula or a non-sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the action and notification.
Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medication
Be able to accurately follow all principals of good medication administration
Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc., which includes lifting, transferring
Helps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
Licensing Requirements
Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Good standing in the state registry is required.
Preferred one (1) year of previous health care experience
Must demonstrate working knowledge of Universal Precautions and the Blood Borne Pathogen rules.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lifting- 1-25 lbs — Frequently
Lifting - 25-50 lbs — Frequently
Lifting - 50+ lbs — Occasionally
Carrying - 1-25 lbs — Frequently
Carrying - 25-50 lbs — Frequently
Carrying - 50+ lbs — Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs — Frequently
Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs — Frequently
Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs — Occasionally
Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs — Frequently
Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs — Frequently
Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs — Occasionally
Standing — Frequently
Sitting — Rarely
Walking — Frequently
Speaking — Frequently
Driving — Rarely
Balancing/Climbing — Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling — Frequently
Crouching/Crawling — Frequently
Reaching — Frequently
Hearing/Listening — Frequently
Seeing — Frequently
Turning/Twisting/Leaning — Frequently
Regency Integrated Health Servicesis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.
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