MEDICATION AIDE - SUMMERSTONE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER

Medication Aide

Job Description:

• Administers medication as directed in the Medication Administration policies and procedures manual except injections, medication given by g-tube or nasogastric tubes and IV medications.
• Performs job duties ethically and morally; practices good leadership skills.
• Performs procedures such as vital signs, giving enemas and suppositories, etc.
• Performs universal precaution and hazardous chemical procedures in order to keep residents and staff safe.
• Performs documentation and reports any medication errors immediately.
• Counts controlled substance medications, gives/takes reports and follows proper sign-in, sign-off procedures when changing shifts.

Requirements:

• Registered on the NA1 registry with no allegations of abuse or neglect.
• Successfully complete the state approved training program including competency evaluation and facility orientation program.
• Ability to read, see, hear, and speak adequately to perform the essential job responsibilities.
• Ability to crouch, stand, bend, stoop, and walk intermittently during the workday.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs; on a regular basis, or at least 10 times per shift.