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- Brief Description of Duties and Responsibilities:The Medication Aide assists with passing of medications to the patients, and other related duties as delegated. Work is full-time or part-time during the weekdays, with some overtime at times, as approved by the supervisor. Work is performed at the clinic(s), community, and residential site. The residential site may be a home and/or an apartment complex which may have two stories; if two stories, the top story is accessible by one flight of stairs. Work may vary with the needs of the patient population.
Preferred Duties and Requirements:
- Responsible for passing medication to patients, including controlled medications, assisting with self-administration, documentation of med passes, and g-tube feedings after training by nursing department and on-going monitoring by nursing department.
- For quality assurance purposes, does medication checks. Reports observations to nursing. Must be aware of standing routine medication orders and utilize appropriately with nursing direction. Provides follow-up staff training on medication distribution as needed
- Monitors and /or records vital signs, including temperature and blood pressure readings, pulse, respirations to report to nursing as needed. Will do finger stick blood sugars as needed. Applies first aid if required.
- Maintains print-out of medications to be placed in apartment medication cabinets to train staff and patient on purpose of medication. Maintains patient binders in residential office, i.e., filing, copying, etc. Requires reaching, handling, carrying and lifting files weighing up to 15 pounds.
- Participates in inventories of stock medications, first aid supplies/kits, and medical supply articles (i.e.: diapers, chucks, gloves, wipes, etc.). May move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Correctly utilizes the pain scale of 1-10 to evaluate pain intensity in order to determine appropriate treatment. Discuss these findings with nursing.
- In California, is a Mandated Abuse Reporter. Completes training, including viewing DOJ video, Your Legal Duty, and corresponding materials, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned. May take patients to medical appointments.
- The Schedule will be as follows
- Monday Off
- Tuesday Off
- Wednesday (Every other Wednesday Off) 3 PM - 11:30 PM
- Thursday 3 PM - 11:30 PM
- Friday 3 PM - 11:30 PM
- Saturday 3 PM - 11:30 PM
- Sunday 3 PM - 11:30 PM
Experience and Education:
- High School Graduate or GED required. Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Prefer training as CNA or Medical Assistant.
- Must maintain CPR, First Aid, and Pro-ACT Certifications.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are arrived at each unique case. A reasonable estimate of the current wage is $23.00 - $25.25 an Hour. If this is you, apply today!