Medication Assistant 11p-7a - The Eliot at Troy
Troy, NY 12180
About the Job
The Eliot at Troy -
Medication Assistant Qualifications
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Medication Assistant Entry-Level
11p-7a
Medication Assistant Overview: Our Medication Assistant will provide personal care services, assistance, support and supervision to residents. Administer routine medications to resident in accordance with state regulations.
Medication Assistant Responsibilities:
Medication Assistant Responsibilities:
- Follow the assistance plan in providing services to residents.
- Assist in the development and updating of each resident's assistance plan.
- Dispense all prescribed medication as ordered by the physician.
- Maintain an accurate Medication Administration Record.
- Maintain and count an accurate Controlled Substance Record.
- Inform Administration of any change in a resident’s condition.
- Follow up with pharmacy to ensure in proper and expedited delivery of all medication
- Encourage socialization among residents.
- Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities.
- Promote activities enthusiastically to pique residents' interest.
- Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.
- Monitor health, safety and well-being of the residents.
- Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.
- Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents.
- Provide one-on-one support/visitation to assigned residents on a weekly basis or as requested or as specified in the assistance plan or daily communication log.
- Report concerns about residents to Administration.
- Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.
- Arrange for transportation services for transfers.
- Identify supplies needed to perform tasks
- Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.
- Carry out other duties as assigned
- Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families and visitors.
- Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.
Medication Assistant Qualifications
- Rreading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th-grade level or higher
- 2-3 weeks paid training is required
- Holidays and Weekend shifts are required
Source : The Eliot at Troy
