Job Details
At Bethesda Gardens Fort Worth, our mission is to create a nurturing and vibrant environment where our senior residents not only thrive but also live with dignity and joy. We're seeking a dedicated full-time Medication Aide to join our dynamic team. Shifts available are 6am to 2pm or 2pm to 10pm. If you are a passionate professional with a heart for service, we invite you to consider this opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of our treasured residents. Apply today!
$500 Sign on Bonus!!
Duties: Assures residents receive optimal care according to their needs and that medications are dispensed appropriately, timely, and accurately. Provides care and assistance to residents in a compassionate, quality customer service environment that preserves dignity.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Sets up medications and passes them to residents following established policies and procedures.
* Performs narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
* Orders medications from pharmacy following community policies.
* Checks MAR's for error following community policy.
* Calls residents families to bring in medication as needed if applicable.
* Pulls expired medication or discontinued medications, prepares for drug destruction.
* Administers treatments, takes vital signs, and weighs residents.
* Documents/charts on residents' changes and unusual occurrences.
* Documents medical changes and orders on MAR per Dr. orders.
* Assures lab work, faxes, physician orders, and medication orders are completed and filed according to community policies and procedures.
* Schedules doctor appointments as needed.
* Admits new residents per community policy.
* Assists residents with showers, grooming, dressing, and toileting as needed.
* Assists residents with activities of daily living as described on individual care plans.
* Assists with basic cleaning and maintenance issues when needed.
* Cleans up after incidents in a timely, efficient manner while maintaining the dignity of the resident.
* Assists residents who have fallen providing safety, security, and compassion.
* Escorts residents to and from the dining room as needed.
* Picks up laundry from resident's apartment as needed and transport to laundry room.
* Assists in serving meals and beverages and taking meal orders as needed.
* Answers call lights with patience and compassion following company guidelines.
* Listens to residents with empathy and assurance. Follows up with appropriate personnel regarding resident concerns.
* Makes rounds on resident to assure their safety and provide assistance as needed.
* Calls Health Services Director, doctors, and families to inform of any change in condition, incidents, medications, etc. as needed.
* Attends meetings/in-services/training sessions as required by Health Services Director and/or Executive Director.
* Maintains confidentiality of residents' personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents' rights.
* Communicates with residents, families, visitors, and employees in a positive manner using excellent communication skills.
* Provides tours to potential residents and families that show how the resident's individual needs can be met and promotes the concept of care in the community.
* Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor that encourages a positive, nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
* Assures excellent customer service by maintaining open and honest communication, answering phone promptly and professionally, and assuring residents, families, physicians, and other employee's needs are met.
* Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents' / guests' requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between meal times.
* Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.
Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job
May occasionally be assigned to be the shift/team leader as needed.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, staff, and families.
* Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled.
* Must be knowledgeable of the location of the SDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
* Must be able to work independently and prioritize work load as emergencies arise.
* Ability to work in stressful situations with residents, families, visitors, and other staff.
* Must have knowledge and skills to administer medications safely.
Education/Experience
High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Certification in medication administration and CPR/First Aid as required per state regulations.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach. Must be able to lift residents in excess of 100 pounds with assistance.