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Gallatin Center For Rehabilitation and Healing

<div><p>Medication Aide-Certified</p>
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Job responsibilities</p>
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The role of the Medication Aide-Certified, (MA-C) under the direction of the Licensed Nurse, is providing routine daily medication, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents whose condition and drug regimen are stable. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, may perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the residents.</p>
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Essential Functions</p><div><ul><li><div><br>
Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with (insert facility name) Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Respects residents rights</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Must demonstrate knowledge of &ldquo;five rights&rdquo; of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents' based upon their specific chart.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Observes that medication is ingested, does not leave medication at the bedside</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Records the administration of medications appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident's needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div><br>
Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.</div></li></ul></div><br>
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Job Requirements</b></div><p></p><ul><li><div><br>
Certified Medication Aide (MA-C) Requirements:</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div><br>
MA-C Certification</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div><br>
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div><br>
Additional languages preferred.</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div><br>
Basic computer knowledge.</div></li></ul><p></p><div><i><br>
an Equal Opportunity Employer</i></div></div><p></p>

Medication Aide/Med Tech

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Medication Aide/Med Tech