Certified Medication Aide

SUMMARY Administer daily medication to residents in assisted living, long term care and our skilled nursing unit. Responsible for monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting samples and recording medication dosages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administer medication only at the delegation of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) acting at the direction of an RN may delegate administration.
2. Administer medication after a Registered Nurse has completed a nursing assessment of the resident to whom the as-needed medication is needed.
3. Administer the following types of prescription medications: a. Oral medication b. Topical medication c. Medications administered as nasal spray, or as drops, or ointment to a resident's eye, ear or nose d. Rectal and vaginal medications e. Inhalants delivered by inhalers, nebulizers, or aerosols that allow for a single dose of fixed, pre-measured medications
4. Deliver routine daily medications, either prescriptions or non-prescriptions to residents
5. Assist the Charge Nurse with supervision of the STNA's/Care Associates.
6. Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
7. After administering medication, record medication dosages and times, route, date.

• A Certified Medication Aide shall not administer medications in the following categories
• Medications containing a schedule II-controlled substances, as defined in section 3719.01 of the Revised Code.
• Medications, including inhalants delivered by inhalers, nebulizers, or aerosols, require dosage calculations.
• Medications that are not approved drugs.
• Medications being administered as part of clinical research; or
• Oxygen
• A Certified medical aide shall not administer medications by any of the following methods:
• Injection
• Intravenous therapy procedures
• Splitting pills for purposes of changing the dose being given; or
• Through jejunostomy, gastrostomy, nasogastric, or oral gastric tubes

8. In addition to the prohibitions above, a Certified Medication Aide shall not:

• Receive, transcribe or alter a medication order.
• Administer the initial dose of a medication ordered for a resident.

9. A Certified Medication Aide shall take measures to ensure the safety of the residents including but not limited to:

Reporting to a nurse in a timely manner all the following:

a. The potential need of a resident for the administration of an as-needed medication, as evidenced by an expression of discomfort from the resident or other indication b. Refusal by a resident to comply with medication administration c. Any deviation from the delegated medication administration d. Any unanticipated reaction by the resident to the medication administration

10. Observe residents and document changes in their conditions.
11. Gather samples for analysis.
12. Respond to resident emergency call signals, bells or intercom system to identify resident needs.
13. Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
14. Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and responds, report or correct as needed/necessary.
15. Listen to and report family/visitor concerns and report them to the Charge Nurse.
16. Maintain compliance with required training per long term care rules.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED. At least one (1) year of health care industry experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Medication Aide certification.