Medication Assistant
22 days ago
Jacksonville
Job DescriptionDescription: Position Summary: Assists with medications and maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations and the standards of HRA. Essential Functions: • Checks each of the six (6) rights of medication administration three (3) different times: (1) When the medication is taken out of the med cart or cabinet; (2) Immediately before assisting with the medication; (3) Immediately after assisting with the medication., • Assists with medications to residents according to their Medication Observation Record (MOR), • Documents clearly and accurately on the MOR after a medication is taken or given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposed of, returned, in accordance with policy, • Maintains a neat, clean, organized med cart/cabinet and restocks as needed, • Provides residents with any treatments required as part of their individual service plan, • Promotes and protects the rights to safe, prompt, and confidential treatment, • Answers and responds immediately to resident calls, • Respects the resident’s right to refuse medication and/or treatment, • Explains to the resident what medication is being given and why, prior to assisting with or administering the medication, • Observes the resident for any adverse reaction to the medication and reports to the DRC and/or supervisor immediately, • Reports any and all medication errors honestly and immediately, • Seeks assistance and advice from supervisor immediately if there are any doubts or questions when assisting with or administering medications or treatments, • Responds to on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy, • Notifies supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the resident’s family member(s), • Adheres to universal precautions and all other infection control guidelines, • Disposes infectious and/or potentially infectious waste according to OSHA regulations, • Demonstrates respectful behavior in all interactions with residents, families, staff and other visitors to the community, • Performs specific work duties as assigned by supervisor, • Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures, • Meets or exceeds health standards for appearance, sanitation and hygiene, • The ability to work in a safe and alert manner, • The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents, • Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently. Non-Essential Functions: • Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership, • Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy, • Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able, • Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University, • Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis, • Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent, • High school diploma or equivalent with state specific training required for the position, • Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state (if applicable), • Minimum of one (1) year experience, • Experience in a long-care community and/or geriatric nursing preferred, • Experience in emergency care and first-aid preferred, • Good working knowledge of Medication Observation Record (MOR), • Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts, • Clerical and typing skills including typing, data entry, filing, etc. required, • Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred, • Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology preferred, • Able to make independent decisions In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: