Job Posting
Certified Medication Attendant
Certified Medication Attendant
DEPARTMENT:Legacy Assisted Living
JOB SUMMARY:Performs a variety of routine care-giving functions in giving direct and indirect care to residents. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Ability to read and write preferred; effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions. Knowledge of residents’ rights.
C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: None required
D. Experience:
1. Prior Work Experience: One year experience in a medical setting preferred.
2. Technical Training: Current CPR within 3 months of hire date.
E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended periods of standing and walking. Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting residents who may suddenly become weak or helpless.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Provides Resident Care Services:
1. Assists residents with activities of daily living (dressing, grooming,
bathing, toileting) according to their service plan.
2. Supervises resident with their medications according to the six R’s to
ensure resident safety.
3. Document medication supervision accurately and completely.
4. Follows drug-security policies for proper storage and disposal of
medications.
5. Keeps up with an inventory of resident medications and follows
procedures to reorder those medications.
6. Reacts calmly in emergency situations and follows appropriate procedures
by notifying on-call staff, physician, family/responsible party; contacting
services required for care; and gathering appropriate resident documents
for healthcare personnel.
7. Accurately fills out incident reports, and notifies physician and responsible
party, and follows up on final disposition of incident reports.
8. Accurately documents on all forms and in charts any issues that arise with
resident’s
B. Provides Housekeeping and Laundry Services:
1. Cleans all surfaces thoroughly in each resident apartment according
to schedule.
2. Reports items in need of repair to maintenance and manager.
3. Uses chemicals properly and safely.
4. Maintains inventory of supplies and notifies manager when items are
needed.
5. Documents housekeeping duties on appropriate form.
6. Sorts laundry to prevent damage.
7. Washes clothing and linen in proper chemicals and cold temperatures.
8. Make residents’ beds as requested.
C. Other Duties:
1. Provides transportation for residents to doctor appointments,
shopping, and other services.
2. Assists with activities as directed by manager.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS:
A.Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters daily.
B. Provides service direct to residents while maintaining a positive resident
relations atmosphere.
C.Follows safety guidelines and policies for the Assisted Living facility and entire
Hospital District.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Other
Contact Information
HR Support
HR
Email: hrsupport@dhchd.org |
