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Watercrest Senior Living lists this SNF Medication Assistant opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY!
Apply to join our team of servant leaders today!
THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.
We've achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status NINE YEARS IN A ROW.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT. We reward our associates' outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!
Faith Driven and Mission-Centered. Our mission "To Welcome, To Care, To Serve" derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another's God-given gifts through service.
Full Benefits Package & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes a full benefits package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, etc, as well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!
SERVANT LEADERSHIP:
Watercrest Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. They are recognized for their achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living and memory care services and the well-being of our residents. Our associates champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. By continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest Senior Living Group develops value-centered leaders who deliver personalized services.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Medication Assistant - SNF assures the medication management program is provided in an accurate, sensitive, professional and effective way in accordance with current regulations. The Medication Assistant - SNF may also perform day-to-day activities of care giving for the residents/patients and participates in the Dining and Community program to ensure the best quality of care is provided for all residents/patients.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Distribute prescribed medication to residents/patients and maintains related medical records under supervision of the SNF Resident Wellness Director and maintains compliance with the RIGHTS of medication
Presents medication to resident/patients as required by the MOR and observes ingestion or other application, or assists in the administration of medication, using specified procedures
Takes vital signs or observes resident/patients to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions
Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered, held, changed, disposed of, discontinued or returned on the MOR
Review and participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports and verbal reports as needed
Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the community, administered and at change of shift as required by policy and procedures
Respects the residents'/patients' rights regarding medication
Notifies the Wellness Nurse or SNF Resident Wellness Director of unauthorized medication held by the resident/patient
Seeks advice from the Wellness Nurse or SNF Resident Wellness Director prior to administering any medication that does not seem correct
Understands and can explain the medication dosage/pharmacology when necessary
Refrains from giving any PRN medications as required by law (if applicable by state)
Complete incident and accident reports and documentation timely
Report changes in resident/patient condition to RWD or Nurse designee immediately
Refrains from providing any treatment that does not fall under their specific licensing
Assist residents/patients with their personal care and activities of daily living as assigned and as requested by residents/patients
Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned using established procedures and standards
Respond to resident/patient emergency calls
Assure that established infection control practices are maintained
Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the supervisor
Assure the equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each shift
Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to your supervisor, no matter how minor
Maintain the confidentiality of residents'/patients' personal care information
Honor the residents'/patients' personal and property rights
Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times
Performs other related essential duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents/patients, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
Able to make independent decisions
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED
License / Certificate for Medication Assistance as required per state regulations
CPR certification / First Aid certification
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience as a Medication Assistant required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position: Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping
Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey messages, instructions and information to residents/patients and team members
Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Work in all areas of the community
Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions.
Required to use personal protective equipment and supplies to prevent burns, falls, and infection and follow safety policies and procedures.
Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors
Follow Safety Policy & Procedures
weekend doubles, 6am-2pm 2pm-10pm or Monday-Friday 6am to 2pm
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
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