Assisted Living PRN Certified Medication Aide
On-siteLindsborg, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Dispense medications safely and timely to residents while adhering to the Five Rights of Medication Administration. Take vital signs as ordered, observe for possible need for PRN medication, and report changes in resident condition to the Assisted Living Nurse. Administer PRN medications as ordered by the Assisted Living Nurse. Maintain a clean and well-stocked medication cart, manage routine chores such as laundry and housekeeping, and implement infection control practices according to Bethany Home Association policy. Document all activities according to Bethany Home Assisted Living policy. Ensure medication certification remains current at all times.
Required Qualifications
- State of Kansas Nurse's Aide Certification
- Medication Aide Certification
- Knowledge and practice of the five rights of medication administration
- Knowledge of possible side effects and interactions of medication
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
- Ability to work well with people, including staff, residents, families and visitors
- Knowledge and practice of Bethany Home Assisted Living safety procedures, and infection control practices
- Understanding of Bethany Home Assisted Living policies on abuse prevention, resident's rights and confidentiality
- Ability to follow and carry out requests of Assisted Living Nurse or Operator
- Strength: Medium – exerting 20- 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, or negligible-10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Standing or Walking: Constantly (activity exists up to 2/3 or more of the time)
- Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling: Occasionally (activity exists less than 1/3 of the time)
- Reaching, Handling, Fingering or Feeling: Frequently (activity exists 1/3-2/3 of the time)
- Talking or Hearing: Constantly (activity exists up to 2/3 or more of the time)
- Taste/Smell: Frequently (activity exists 1/3-2/3 of the time)
- Near Acuity, Field of Vision, or Depth Perception: Constantly (activity exists 2/3 or more of the time)
- Far Acuity: Frequently (activity exists 1/3-2/3 of the time)
- Color Vision: Frequently (activity exists 1/3-2/3 of the time)
- Performing a variety of duties
- Performing effectively under stress
- Dealing with people
- Ability to prioritize tasks
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