Qualified Medication Tech – Insulin Certified

Qualified Medication Aide Insulin Certified StoryPoint of Granger Position Summary As a Medication Aide you will assist residents in administering their daily medication Required Experience for Medication Aide High School Diploma or GED requiredPrevious Healthcare Geriatrics Caregiving or experience working with the elderly population preferredAbility to adjust to many types of personalities and situationsMust have aptitude for dementia related situationsRealization that incompetence and errors may have serious consequences for residentsMust have patience tact cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to assist residents based on what cognitive level they are experiencingMust be at least 18 years of ageMust have current CPR and First Aid certificationMust have CMA certificationMust have a TB clearance Responsibilities for Medication Aide Prepare and administer medication and treatments as ordered by physician in accordance with policy and proceduresVerify identity of resident before administering medication or treatmentFollow hand washing policy for medication passing universal precautions and infection controlOrder mediations supplies and equipment as necessary in accordance with established policyRemove expired or discontinued medications for cart and resident apartments as required in accordance with established procedureEnsure medication records are accurate for your shift and keys are always accounted forReview medication sheets for completeness and accuracyReport all discrepancies noted concerning physicians orders medication count or any other unusual situations and complaints regarding resident services and care to your immediate supervisorChart and perform documentation duties are required in accordance with community policy and proceduresAssist in admit transfer and discharge of residents as requestedReview charts for specific treatment medication diet orders etc as neededNotify nurse in charge of changes in resident condition including medication and treatment refusalMake sure work areas medication and treatment cart medication room nurses station etc are maintained in a clean sanitary mannerAlways show courtesy respect and positive attitude to residents familys visitors and associatesReport accidents and incidents observed on the shift they occurred Report suspected abuse immediatelyDocument important events in the 24 hour reportAssist with activities of daily livingEncourage the Social development of each residentAssist with light housekeeping including emptying the trash and changing linensEscort residents to and from dining areas for meals; assist with tasks related to dining as neededPerform any duties delegated by supervisor in order to maintain the self respect personal dignity and physical safety of each resident while adhering to the standards of Residents Rights and all applicable state Federal and local licensing requirements and regulations General Working Conditions This position entails standing for long periods of time While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate effectively with others sit stand walk and use hands to handle keyboard telephone paper files and other equipment and objects The employee must be able to read write and speak fluent English The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and pushpull equipment frequently The employee is expected to possess good organization skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines The employee must be compassionate and empathetic The employee will occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds The employee may frequently bend reach grasp and climb The employee may need to squat and kneel The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others The noise level in the work environment is moderate Occasional travel to different locations may be required Connecting Seniors Families and Communities For over 37 years our senior living communities have served seniors and their families across Michigan Ohio Indiana Iowa Kentucky and Tennessee with each location offering unique services including independent enhanced and assisted living as well as memory care and rehabilitation and skilled nursing Through forming authentic connections and committing to creating the absolute best experiences each day for our residents and their families weve created a special culture within our communities that allows our employees to do their best work and our residents to shine every day Not Just Making Every Day Great Making Every Minute Great There are 1440 minutes in every single day We aspire to make each one of them an exceptional moment This philosophy is supported by our 6 powerful yet simple pillars Dream Big Have Courage Take Initiative Be Accountable Give Back & Enjoy it We strive to fulfill the aspirational yet unattainable goal of creating the absolute best experience with every person in every interaction every minute of every day It begins with empowering our employees Every employee at every level of the company is expected to perform like a leader Everyone is encouraged and expected to put the needs of each other above everything else No one here just does their job The mission is to create the absolute best experiences This emphasis on putting people first has helped us successfully grow for the right reasons We have developed an environment that attracts dreamers adventurers creators givers and believers to seek career opportunities with us We find people who believe that true happiness is only found in the service of others We want high performers with diverse skill sets and big hearts We treat each other as family and find that close collaboration creates the biggest ideas If you love serving others and are looking for an opportunity to thrive CommonSail Investment Group and our businesses is your destination This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of the employees under herhis supervision The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty Equal Opportunity Employer Click on glassdoor to see our employee testimonials SPH