Certified Medication Aide

Job description

StoryPoint Urbandale Medication Aide: Position Summary: As a Medication Assistant you will assist residents in administering their daily medication. Required Experience for Medication Aide: - High School Diploma or GED required. - Previous Healthcare, Geriatrics, Caregiving, or experience working with the elderly population preferred. - Ability to adjust to many types of personalities and situations. - Must have aptitude for dementia-related situations. - Realization that incompetence and errors may have serious consequences for residents. - Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as be willing to assist residents based on what cognitive level they are experiencing. - Must be at least 18 years of age. - Must have current CPR and First Aid certification. - Must have CMA certification. - Must have a TB clearance. Responsibilities for Medication Aide: - Prepare and administer medication and treatments as ordered by physician in accordance with policy and procedures. - Verify identity of resident before administering medication or treatment. - Follow hand-washing policy for medication passing, universal precautions and infection control. - Order mediation...