CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE
MISSION STATEMENT:
Proveer Senior Living is made up of individual Associates united by a commitment and dedication to the highest quality of service delivery to our residents with a sense of warmth, compassion, individual pride and company spirit. To achieve our mission, each associate strives to always do the right thing. Recognizing that excellence is a process achieved through continuous improvement, we value and apply lessons learned from the feedback we receive from all of our stakeholders.
More specifically:
To our Associates, we pledge to
- Promote a culture of excellence.
- Provide strong leadership, team building and empowerment.
- Encourage all associates to work hard and play hard every day.
- Encourage professional and personal growth for all our Associates.
To our Residents, we pledge to
- Celebrate and enhance their lives.
- Provide outstanding customer service.
- Always remember that choice and compassion are at the heart of our profession.
To our investors, we pledge to be great stewards of our resources.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for passing meds, Resident services and other duties as assigned. Duties can include personal services, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, delegated tasks, medication assistance, meal services and others as needed for Resident care and service delivery. Trains other staff as assigned. Provides health care related oversight when the Wellness Coordinator is absent. Promotes the Company’s mission statement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality and a home-like environment for Residents.
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Responsible for medication assistance or administration of medications, according to the state requirements.
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Provides oversight to staff when the Wellness Coordinator and/or Director of Health & Wellness Director is absent, as assigned.
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Receives and gives report from the previous shift and to the next shift.
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Reviews staff schedules and service delivery tasks with Executive Director/Wellness Coordinator/Health & Wellness Director.
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Reads staff communication records and maintains familiarity with Resident records as required.
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Assists with scheduled Residents’ activities of daily living/ADL’s, environmental orientation, assistance with medication, treatments and other care while encouraging self-care and independence.
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Provides services as indicated on Resident assessment and service plans.
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Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
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Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for Residents, staff and visitors, including provision of housekeeping services for Residents.
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Observes problems, concerns, issues observed with Resident apartments, the building and the grounds and communicates them to the Maintenance Director.
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Observes changes in Resident status, needs or preferences and communicates them to the Wellness Coordinator.
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Reports Community Associate concerns and/or issues to the Wellness Coordinator, Health & Wellness Director and/or Executive Director, as designated.
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Observes all work, safety and administrative policy training in performing all job assignments.
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Adheres to all established policies and procedures.
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Records Resident information as required.
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Acts as a lead trainer and mentor for staff.
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Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, work, safety and other emergency procedures.
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Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.
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Assists in the implementation of policies and procedures relating to Resident care and oversight of all health care related services.
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Provides assistance in supervision and oversight as assigned in provision of all Resident
services, including the coordination of those provided by independently contracted ancillary health care providers as requested by Residents and families.
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Ensures the Resident’s assessed needs are provided to Community Team Members for service delivery execution.
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Participates in service plan conferences as required.
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Assures accurate transcription of physician orders into treatment/medication record within state requirements.
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Assists as directed with move-in and orientation of new Residents and designated agent(s).
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Reviews Resident service records, treatment and medication books to assure quality of care.
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Verifies physician orders, move-in/move-out information and initiates appropriate action/follow-up within state requirements.
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Assists in the ordering of medications from pharmacy within state requirements.
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Assists in the coordination of therapeutic diet orders with staff as required.
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Assures proper records are maintained and documented as designated
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Communicates health emergencies to determine emergency medical measures taken regarding Resident care to the Wellness Coordinator.
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Acts as Resident advocate in medical-social situations involving Resident and/or designated agents, physician, other agents or agencies.
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Ensures compliance with all rules and regulations related to Resident care (i.e. HIPAA, State Regulations and OSHA, etc.).
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Maintains a professional demeanor with all Residents, families and friends, professional referrals and the general public in representing the Community and the Company.
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Attends in-service training as required.
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Reports all suspicions of abuse, neglect and/or financial exploitations of a Resident
immediately to the supervisor, as described in the Company’s policy and procedures on reporting.
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Maintains and protects the confidentiality of resident information at all times.
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Associate should perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
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Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.
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Maintains acceptable attendance record and follows work schedule, as assigned.
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Organizes and utilizes time appropriately toward accomplishing assigned tasks; requires minimal supervision.
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Displays good grooming, personal appearance and follows dress code requirements.
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Displays mature behavior and attitude in speech and action.
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Displays ability/willingness to learn new skills and to teach others.
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Interacts in professional manner with Residents, public, co-workers.
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Works cooperatively with management.
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Displays willingness to assist co-workers when situation requires.
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Demonstrates effective supervisory skills.
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Ability to communicate and work with all levels of the Company’s management staff and Community Department Managers and Community Team Members effectively.
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Ability to recognize and communicate problems appropriately.
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Willingness to adhere to assisted living principles in provided services.
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Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.
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Ability to demonstrate effective training skills.
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Ability to recognize and communicate problems effectively.
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Ability to relate to the public, Residents, families, staff, other professionals appropriately.
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Ability to communicate efficiently in English, verbally and in writing.
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Ability to maintain accurate records.
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Ability to adhere to and communicate policy and procedures and state regulatory standards.
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Ability/willingness to improve skills of self and staff.
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Ability to perform assigned tasks in neat, thorough and timely manner.
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Ability to transfer residents.
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Ability to organize their time, follow-up with the ability to perform job tasks efficiently.
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Ability to teach/train others effectively.
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Demonstrates team player with a positive attitude; able to work with Community Team Members and Regional Company staff.
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Ability to maintain accurate records and provide information as requested and required.
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Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.
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Maintains acceptable attendance record and follows work schedule, as assigned.
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Organizes and utilizes time appropriately toward accomplishing assigned tasks; requires minimal supervision.
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Displays good grooming, personal appearance and follows dress code requirements.
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Must be able to tolerate occasional exposure to pets, dust, fumes, odors, water, etc., as well as some noise.
Level of Experience
Minimum two (2) to four (4) years of experience in working with older adults with experience as a medication aide or personal care assistant preferred.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Technical or Professional License(s)/Certification(s)
Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Maintain applicable license(s) to perform job, as required by state. If required by state law, maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Meet in-service training hours required for job classification and position. Knowledge of dementia particularly of the Alzheimer's type is helpful.