CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE

Salina Regional Health Center

CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides quality care by performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculation of medication dosages, and stocking of the medication cart. Assists with providing a safe, comforting, and calm environment for the resident which includes observation and reporting of resident needs.

POPULATION SERVED: Adult, Geriatric

OSHA CATEGORY I

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

QUALITY Dispenses oral, inhalation, and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse; observes patients for drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurse. Consistently demonstrates effective skills delivering care in a safe, efficicent, competent manner within accreditory/regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates appropriate interaction with health care team, relaying pertinent information to the appropriate staff in a timely manner. Demonstrates appropriate and accurate documentation according to policy.

ACCESS Demonstrates effective communication with residents and families and other members of the health care team.

STEWARDSHIP Demonstrates appropriate communication with pertinent members of the health care team regarding unsafe conditions, family concerns, or change in resident status.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

PATIENT CENTERED

Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times. Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

QUALITY Expects excellence of self and others. Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement. Identifies and mitigates risk.

INTEGRITY Is honest and ethical in all matters. Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation within and across departments, understanding others perspectives and resolving conflict constructively.

TRUST Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times. Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues. Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change.

SUSTAINABILITY Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner. Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Completion of a certified nurse aide and certified medication aide training course

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

None

REQUIRED REGISTRATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Current Certified Nurse Aide certification Current Certified Medication Aide certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 50 pounds Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching Manual dexterity and mobility Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

WORKING CONDITIONS

Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne and/or infectious diseases Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injury, illness, etc.) Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to emergency or crisis situations Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description. I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate. I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.