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Watercrest Senior Living Group lists this SNF Medication Assistant opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medication Assistant - SNFWatercrest 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.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 medicationPresents medication to resident/patients as required by the MOR and observes ingestion or other application, or assists in the administration of medication, using specified proceduresTakes vital signs or observes resident/patients to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactionsDocuments reasons prescribed drugs are not administered, held, changed, disposed of, discontinued or returned on the MORReview and participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports and verbal reports as neededMonitors 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 proceduresRespects the residents'/patients' rights regarding medicationNotifies the Wellness Nurse or SNF Resident Wellness Director of unauthorized medication held by the resident/patientSeeks advice from the Wellness Nurse or SNF Resident Wellness Director prior to administering any medication that does not seem correctUnderstands and can explain the medication dosage/pharmacology when necessaryRefrains from giving any PRN medications as required by law (if applicable by state)Complete incident and accident reports and documentation timelyReport changes in resident/patient condition to RWD or Nurse designee immediatelyRefrains from providing any treatment that does not fall under their specific licensingAssist residents/patients with their personal care and activities of daily living as assigned and as requested by residents/patientsPerform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned using established procedures and standardsRespond to resident/patient emergency callsAssure that established infection control practices are maintainedReport all hazardous conditions and equipment to the supervisorAssure the equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of each shiftReport all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to your supervisor, no matter how minorMaintain the confidentiality of residents'/patients' personal care informationHonor the residents'/patients' personal and property rightsMust be in company uniform and resident ready at all timesPerforms other related essential duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents/patients, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contactsAble to make independent decisionsMust be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring mannerMust possess a passion to work with and around senior citizensKnowledge of customer service principles and practicesEducation Requirements:High School Diploma or GEDLicense / Certificate for Medication Assistance as required per state regulationsCPR certification / First Aid certificationExperience Requirements:Experience as a Medication Assistant requiredPhysical Requirements:Able to stand or walk 75% of the dayAble to concentrate with frequent interruptionsAble to work under stress and in emergency situationsAble to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing and graspingAble to talk and hear effectively in order to convey messages, instructions and information to residents/patients and team membersOccasionally lift / carry up to 50 poundsOccupational Exposure / Personal Protective Equipment:Work in all areas of the communitySubject 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 shoesSubject to infectious diseases, substances and odorsFollow Safety Policy & ProceduresWeekend doubles, 6am-2pm 2pm-10pm or Monday-Friday 6am to 2pm
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78701, US
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