Medication Aide

* Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this community and that may be ordered for resident use by their physician.


* Verify that any medications brought into the community by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by their physician.


* Follow the policies and procedures of the community 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 community 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 submitting these as may be required.


* Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department, attending physicians, outside agencies, and pharmacists.


* Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Wellness Director.


* Participate and cooperate with any community surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested.


* Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other community committee or program that affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of the medication process.


* Follow community policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications; assist in carrying out these rules under the direction of the Wellness Director, including the documentation requirements.


* Follow the labeling policies and practices of the community.


* Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.


* Follow community procedures regarding charting medications.


* Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the primary physician.


* Follow community procedures governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the Wellness Director.


* Ensure that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an observer/witness and you.


* Follow community procedures in holding medications for residents who are transferred from the community or when the primary physician discontinues medications


* Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed.


* Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.


* Promptly notify the Resident Care Coordinator or Wellness Director of any reactions to medications by residents.


* Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.


* Follow the community's procedures allowing residents to self-administer his or her medications.


* Be familiar with the meaning and usage of common ...