Watercrest Senior Living Group
AL Medication Assistant - PRN
Watercrest Senior Living Group, Fredericksburg, Virginia, us, 22403
General Summary
The AL Medication Assistant assures the medication management program is provided in an accurate, sensitive, professional and effective way in accordance with current regulations. The AL Medication Assistant may also perform day-to-day activities of caregiving for the residents and participates in the Dining and Community program to ensure the best quality of care is provided for all residents.
Essential Job Functions
Distribute prescribed medication to residents and maintains related medical records under supervision of the Resident Wellness Director and maintains compliance with the rights of medication
Presents medication to resident as required by the MOR and observes ingestion or other application, or assists in the administration of medication, using specified procedures
Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions
Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered, held, changed, disposed of, discontinued or returned on the MOR
Review and participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports and verbal reports as needed
Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the community, administered and at change of shift as required by policy and procedures
Respects the resident's rights regarding medication
Notifies the Wellness Nurse or Resident Wellness Director of unauthorized medication held by the resident
Seeks advice from the Wellness Nurse or Resident Wellness Director prior to administering any medication that does not seem correct
Understands and can explain the medication dosage/pharmacology when necessary
Refrains from giving any PRN medications as required by law (if applicable by state)
Complete incident and accident reports and documentation timely
Report changes in resident condition to RWD or Nurse designee immediately
Refrains from providing any treatment that does not fall under their specific licensing
Assist residents with their personal care and activities of daily living as assigned and as requested by residents
Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned using established procedures and standards
Respond to resident emergency calls
Assure that established infection control practices are maintained
Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the supervisor
Assure the equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each shift
Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to your supervisor, no matter how minor
Maintain the confidentiality of residents' personal care information
Honor the residents' personal and property rights
Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times
Performs other related essential duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
Able to make independent decisions
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
License / Certificate for Medication Assistance as required per state regulations
CPR certification / First Aid certification
Experience Requirements
Experience as a Resident Care Specialist or Medication Assistant preferred
Physical Requirements
Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping
Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey messages, instructions and information to residents and team members
Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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Essential Job Functions
Distribute prescribed medication to residents and maintains related medical records under supervision of the Resident Wellness Director and maintains compliance with the rights of medication
Presents medication to resident as required by the MOR and observes ingestion or other application, or assists in the administration of medication, using specified procedures
Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions
Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered, held, changed, disposed of, discontinued or returned on the MOR
Review and participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports and verbal reports as needed
Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the community, administered and at change of shift as required by policy and procedures
Respects the resident's rights regarding medication
Notifies the Wellness Nurse or Resident Wellness Director of unauthorized medication held by the resident
Seeks advice from the Wellness Nurse or Resident Wellness Director prior to administering any medication that does not seem correct
Understands and can explain the medication dosage/pharmacology when necessary
Refrains from giving any PRN medications as required by law (if applicable by state)
Complete incident and accident reports and documentation timely
Report changes in resident condition to RWD or Nurse designee immediately
Refrains from providing any treatment that does not fall under their specific licensing
Assist residents with their personal care and activities of daily living as assigned and as requested by residents
Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned using established procedures and standards
Respond to resident emergency calls
Assure that established infection control practices are maintained
Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the supervisor
Assure the equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each shift
Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to your supervisor, no matter how minor
Maintain the confidentiality of residents' personal care information
Honor the residents' personal and property rights
Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times
Performs other related essential duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
Able to make independent decisions
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
License / Certificate for Medication Assistance as required per state regulations
CPR certification / First Aid certification
Experience Requirements
Experience as a Resident Care Specialist or Medication Assistant preferred
Physical Requirements
Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping
Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey messages, instructions and information to residents and team members
Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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