Qualified Medication Aide LTC

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist in maintaining the physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive to the best interest and welfare of the resident
• Obtains and records resident's vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians orders, including oral, topical medications, as well as eye and ear drops under supervision via hand-over-hand technique.
• Communicates when reorders, prescriptions, medications are running low and coordinates with the LVN and pharmacy providers to ensure residents have ordered medications.
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and adverse effects from medications.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
• Receive and maintain report on all residents.
• Assists with completion of medication cart audit per policy and direction of supervisor.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Answer resident calls for assistance.
• Assists residents to and from the dining room and activities.
• Assists and monitors residents during dining.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned.