What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Assistant position at The Eliot at New Rochelle?
Assisted Living facility seeking a Medication Assistant to join our team of caring professionals.
Prior experience not required. Willing to train the right candidate for a rewarding career!!!
Medication Assistant Overview: Our Medication Assistant will provide personal care services, assistance, support and supervision to residents. Administer routine medications to resident in accordance with state regulations.
Medication Assistant Responsibilities:
Follow the assistance plan in providing services to residents.
Assist in the development and updating of each resident's assistance plan.
Dispense all prescribed medication as ordered by the physician.
Maintain an accurate Medication Administration Record.
Maintain and count an accurate Controlled Substance Record.
Inform Administration of any change in a resident’s condition.
Follow up with pharmacy to ensure in proper and expedited delivery of all medication.
Encourage socialization among residents.
Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities.
Promote activities enthusiastically to pique residents' interest.
Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.
Monitor health, safety and well-being of the residents.
Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.
Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents.
Provide one-on-one support/visitation to assigned residents on a weekly basis or as requested or as specified in the assistance plan or daily communication log.
Report concerns about residents to Administration.
Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.
Arrange for transportation services for transfers.
Identify supplies needed to perform tasks.
Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.
Carry out other duties as assigned.
Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families and visitors.
Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.
Medication Assistant Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, with reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th-grade level or higher.
Pay Rate:
$16.00-$18.00 per hour
EOE/M/F/V
Salary : $16 - $18