Evening Shift Medication Aide INCREASED WAGES
Company: Mitchell Care Center
Location: Mitchell
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Mitchell Care Center - Purpose of Your Job Position -
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the
administering of medications to residents as ordered by the
attending physician, under the direction of the attending
physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director
of Nursing Services. The administration of medications shall be in
accordance with established nursing standards, the policies,
procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of
this state. -
Delegation of Authority -
As a Medication Aide, you are delegated the administrative
authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for
carrying out your assigned duties. -
Job Functions -
Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete
as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are
the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical
assignment to the position. -
Major Duties and Responsibilities -
Administrative Functions
Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the
administering of medications to residents. Note and report errors
in the administration of medications. Assist in developing and
implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to
determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and
why they occur, and how they can be prevented. Perform
administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms,
charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other
members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the
Medical Director, and pharmacists. Report any complaints or
grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.
Participate and cooperate with any surveys (inspections) made by
authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or
Director of Nursing Services. -
Education Requirements -
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with Medication Aide
certification as approved by the State. -
Specific Requirements -
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English
language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions
when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to
deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,
government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must possess
the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional
and non-professional personnel. Must have patience, tact, a
cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to
handle difficult -residents. Must be able to relate information
concerning a resident's condition. Must be a Medication Aide,
having successfully completed a state approved training program and
any necessary examination and/or competency review. Must provide
documentation of such certification upon application for the
position. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of
other individuals in the workplace.
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