Medication Aide

Job Details

Job Location
366 566 Bethesda Gardens Fort Worth - Fort Worth, TX

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Job Category
Health Care

Description

At Bethesda Gardens Fort Worth, our mission is to create a nurturing and vibrant environment where our senior residents not only thrive but also live with dignity and joy. We're seeking a dedicated full-time Medication Aide to join our dynamic team. Shifts available are 6am to 2pm or 2pm to 10pm. If you are a passionate professional with a heart for service, we invite you to consider this opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of our treasured residents. Apply today!

$500 Sign on Bonus!!

Duties: Assures residents receive optimal care according to their needs and that medications are dispensed appropriately, timely, and accurately. Provides care and assistance to residents in a compassionate, quality customer service environment that preserves dignity.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sets up medications and passes them to residents following established policies and procedures.
• Performs narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Orders medications from pharmacy following community policies.
• Checks MAR's for error following community policy.
• Calls residents families to bring in medication as needed if applicable.
• Pulls expired medication or discontinued medications, prepares for drug destruction.
• Administers treatments, takes vital signs, and weighs residents.
• Documents/charts on residents' changes and unusual occurrences.
• Documents medical changes and orders on MAR per Dr. orders.
• Assures lab work, faxes, physician orders, and medication orders are completed and filed according to community policies and procedures.
• Schedules doctor appointments as needed.
• Admits new residents per community policy.
• Assists residents with showers, grooming, dressing, and toileting as needed.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living as described on individual care plans.
• Assists with basic cleaning and maintenance issues when needed.
• Cleans up after incidents in a timely, efficient manner while maintaining the dignity of the resident.
• Assists residents who have fallen providing safety, security, and compassion.
• Escorts residents to and from the dining room as needed.
• Picks up laundry from resident's apartment as needed and transport to laundry room.
• Assists in serving meals and beverages and taking meal orders as needed.
• Answers call lights with patience and compassion following company guidelines.
• Listens to residents with empathy and assurance. Follows up with appropriate personnel regarding resident concerns.
• Makes rounds on resident to assure their safety and provide assistance as needed.
• Calls Health Services Director, doctors, and families to inform of any change in condition, incidents, medications, etc. as needed.
• Attends meetings/in-services/training sessions as required by Health Services Director and/or Executive Director.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents' personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents' rights.
• Communicates with residents, families, visitors, and employees in a positive manner using excellent communication skills.
• Provides tours to potential residents and families that show how the resident's individual needs can be met and promotes the concept of care in the community.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor that encourages a positive, nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
• Assures excellent customer service by maintaining open and honest communication, answering phone promptly and professionally, and assuring residents, families, physicians, and other employee's needs are met.
• Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents' / guests' requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between meal times.
• Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job

May occasionally be assigned to be the shift/team leader as needed.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, staff, and families.
• Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled.
• Must be knowledgeable of the location of the SDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
• Must be able to work independently and prioritize work load as emergencies arise.
• Ability to work in stressful situations with residents, families, visitors, and other staff.
• Must have knowledge and skills to administer medications safely.

Education/Experience

High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Certification in medication administration and CPR/First Aid as required per state regulations.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach. Must be able to lift residents in excess of 100 pounds with assistance....