Certified Medication Aide-PW

Juniper Communities is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
Daily pay available!
Full time 2 pm- 10 pm or PRN overnight available
Starting pay $18.00
Role: To provide assistance to the resident in maintaining their highest level of functionalindependence and psycho-social wellness. To provide assistance to the Wellness Director andWellness Nurse in the administration of medications and treatments to residents.
Responsibilities:
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with policies and procedures and as instructed by yoursupervisor and/or the Wellness Director, as well as other members of the Leadership Team.
• Assist with medication administration and assistance in accordance with regulations and protocol.
• Perform special treatments as instructed.
• Document medication administration and treatments within MAR.
• Report all adverse reactions, medication errors and resident refusal of medications to Wellness Directoror Wellness Nurse.
• Perform vital signs and monitoring as ordered and instructed.
• Assist residents as needed with activities of daily living such as dental and mouth care, bathing,dressing/undressing, hair care nail care, shaving, continence management, use of prosthetic devices,securing transportation, shopping, making and keeping appointments, use of the telephone,correspondence, social, exercise and leisure activities, ambulation and dining.
• Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, bloodbornepathogens, hazardous waste and quality assurance procedures.
• Report all changes in the resident's condition, and skin breakdown to the Wellness Director.
• Assist in the coordination of effective communication among Resident Assistants, residents andfamilies.
• Maintain liaison with residents and family members.
• Assist in the ongoing supervision of Resident Assistants through training, mentoring and coaching.
• Assist in the development of work schedules and assignments to ensure staff accountability and taskcompletion.
• Follow work assignments and/or work schedules in completing and performing tasks.
• Cooperate with other departmental staff to meet the needs of the residents.
• Report all complaints, grievances and instances of abuse to the Wellness Director.
• Report all occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazardous chemicalto the Wellness Director.
• Participate and receive report from prior shift.
• Assist residents as needed with activities of daily living such as dental and mouth care, bathing,dressing/undressing, hair care nail care, shaving, continence management, use of prosthetic devices,securing transportation, shopping, making and keeping appointments, use of the telephone,correspondence, social, exercise and leisure activities, ambulation and dining.
• Serve meals and assist in the clearing of tables under the direction of the Executive Chef.
• Implement Connections activities as assigned and instructed by the Connections Director.
• Report needed repairs and safety concerns to the Environmental Services Director.
• Answer all emergency response system calls immediately.
• Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
• Work in concert and harmony with other members of the team.
• Communicate with family members, visitors and volunteers in a customer service-oriented manner.
• Complete all paperwork as required.
• Participates in Wellness Meetings.
• Assists in doing laundry as needed.
Educational/Vocational Requirements:
• Successful completion of an approved medication administration course.
• Successful completion of a nurse aide training course if state regulated.
• Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adult.
• Successful completion of a CPR and First Aid course.
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