Resident Medication Aide - Huntsville, United States - Carriage Inn Huntsville
3 weeks ago
Description
Cardinal Bay is a mission-driven, not-for-profit senior living health care organization.
We encourage our staff and residents to REACH for the stars Our values focus on:
- Respect
- Excellence
- Appreciation
- Connection
- Honor
Currently,
Carriage Inn Huntsville is seeking
full-time Resident Medication Aides to continue our story of compassionately caring for our residents.
As a Resident Medication Aide, you will be assisting in the needs and care of our residents, care for each resident with respect and dignity, recognize individual needs, and encourage independence.
Responsibilities:
- Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of tasks with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters.
- Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician. A monitor's response to existing treatment plans, aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects; monitors residents for occurrence of such and notifies HCC.
- Adheres to community infection control policies and procedures relevant to medication/treatment administration.
- Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure. Supervises residents who selfadminister medication.
- Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures. Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedure. This includes documentation related to medication distribution, leisure activities; incidents and observations; charting any changes in resident's physical condition and or behaviors, visitors, etc.
- Observes and documents the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor. Writes weekly/monthly summaries as assigned, addressing specifically the problems identified in the service plan. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
- Receives reports on all residents. Counts controlled substances with off going RMA, assumes responsibility for assuring accuracy of count before accepting keys.
- Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance including emergency call pendants, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
- Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with coworkers.
Requirements:
- 6 months to 1 year of prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors
- Certified Medication Aide preferred. Hourly rate higher if state certified.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and colleagues.
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Ability to speak, read & write English.
- Flexibility to work on a rotation of weekends & holidays.
- Must be willing to undergo a routine background check including drug screen.
Shifts:
- 10:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m.
- 4 days on 2 days off rotation.
- Rotation includes weekends and holidays.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- You get to work with an experienced team
- You get to do work that matters, to love & care for our residents.
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