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divh2Medication Aide/h2pMedication Aides assist with approved medications under the supervision of a nurse and within the scope of state requirements. The Medication-Aide may also serve as the Lead Resident Care Assistant and fulfill that roles duties and responsibilities accordingly./ppstrongPrincipal Duties/Responsibilities:/strong/pulliUnderstands the ethical and legal responsibilities inherent in the assistance with medication management./liliReviews med book/eMAR to ensure that medication management has been completed and documented per state regulations and Benchmark standards./liliReviews Activity of Daily Living (ADL) documentation for signatures and completion of care. Reviews and completes 72-hour log./liliActs as lead in an emergency (e.g., elopement, fire, disaster, etc.)/liliAdministers/assists with medications as allowed by State Regulations./liliCharts medications administered/assisted and immediately report to the nurse those medications not administered/assisted for any reason./liliHas knowledge and understanding of the importance of prompt reporting of unwanted effects, proper storage./liliAnswers emergency calls and attends to residents needs promptly/liliResponsible for maintaining adequate supply of meds (ordering and reordering)/liliResponsible for documentation of med administration/assistance on MOR or eMAR/liliMay supervise resident who is self-administering injectable medications/liliRecognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation/liliCommunicates questions, concerns, and/or discrepancies related to medication administration/assistance to Resident Care Director/Resident Care Nurse (RCD/RCN)./liliCommunicates any significant change of mental or physical status of resident to RCD/RCN./liliDocuments/ notifies RCD/RCN of administration/assistance of PRN meds, as allowed per state regulations./liliDemonstrates proficiency at reading and understanding a Resident Care Service Plan or assignment (e.g., ADLs and introductory visits)/liliUnderstands advanced directives and end-of-life care/liliUnderstands quality of care/life objectives/liliReviews and demonstrates understanding of the use of Resident Care Standards and Practices with the RCD/RCN./liliFollows Infection Control protocol/li/ulpstrongEducation/Experience/Licensure/Certification:/strong/pulliThe Medication Aide in RI, NH, ME, VA must complete a state approved training course in medication administration and receive a certificate of satisfactory successful completion. Must retain license as applicable by state regulation. Must also attend the Benchmark Medication Aide training program./liliMust complete the Benchmark Medication Aide training./liliMust demonstrate competency in accordance with the state-approved protocol in drug administration/ assistance./liliSuccessfully complete Medication Aide competency review (as supervised by RCD / RCN) every six months (quarterly in RI)./liliMust have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program./liliHigh School education preferred/liliCPR certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire/li/ulpstrongPhysical Job Analysis/strong/ppThe principal duties and responsibilities are listed in the formal job description. This form is intended to provide a summary of the physical demands of the job./ppFrequency - Frequency/ppUnanticipated - Seldom(1-5% of time) - Occasional(6-33% of time) - Frequent(34-66% of time) - Constant(67-100% of time) - Unanticipated - Seldom(1-5% of time) - Occasional(6-33% of time) - Frequent(34-66% of time) - Constant(67-100% of time)/ppLIFT/CARRY (OBJECTS) - EQUIPMENT/ppObjects up to 10 lbs. - Transfer Devices/Gait Belts - X/ppObjects 11-20 lbs. - Kitchen Equipment - X/ppObjects 21-35 lbs. - Ladders - X/ppObjects 36-75 lbs.* - Maintenance Equipment - X/ppObjects 76-100lbs.* - Tablets/Computers/Office - X/pp*Weights in excess of 35 lbs. will be reviewed for 2-person or mechanical assist - Vehicles/Driving - X/ppPUSH/ PULL FORCE ** - ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES/ppWheelchair with Resident 10-50lbs. - Indoors - X/ppResident Lift Equipment 10-60 lbs. - Outdoors - X/pp2 Wheel Dolly/ 4 Wheel Cart 5-35lbs. - Extreme Heat - X/ppFloor Cleaning Equipment 5-25 lbs. - Extreme Cold - X/pp**Push/pull force is measured as the peak force required to start object moving - Dusty - X/ppPOSTURES - Excessive Noise - X/ppSitting - RESIDENT MOBILITY ASSISTANCE/ppStanding - One/two person manual transfer(up to 35 lbs. lifting force per person) - X/ppWalking on even surface - Bed positioning(lateral movement of resident in bed) - X/ppWalking on uneven surface - Chair boosting(assisting resident to sit up in a chair) - X/ppClimbing/Stairs - Assist Walking with Gait Belt - X/ppBend/Stoop/Twist - ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS/ppCrouching/Squatting - Physical Exams or Health Screenings (as required by state)/ppKneel/Crawling - TB Test/ppReach Above Shoulders - Annual Flu Shot/ppReach Waist to Shoulders - COVID Vaccinations and Boosters/ppReach Below Waist - Personal Protective Equipment (nitrile gloves, gown, mask, etc.)/ppRepetitive Arm Use - N95 Respirator (must be clean shaven such that any facial hair does not impact the respirator seal)/ppRepetitive Wrist/Hand Use - Exposure to House Pets/ppHand grasping (power grip) - Exposure to Needles and Sharps/ppFine manipulationhands/fingers -/ppWhen working with our resident population, you may on occasion be exposed to certain risks related to medical conditions or progressive diseases such as Alzheimers disease. These risks include communicable diseases as well as agitation and/or aggressive behaviors which may be verbal or physical. Because you are working so closely with the resident, you may be the target of this aggression. Understanding that these behaviors are related to a medical condition and/or disease process and are not in any way personal, is key to maintaining dignity and respect for our residents in all avenues of care. Benchmark is committed to workplace safety, and to the extent there is any concern relating to safety hazards in the performance of the job, you should immediately report your concerns as directed in the Employee Handbook./ppstrongDisclaimer:/strong/ppThe above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements./ppI ______________________________ have read this job description and understand the duties and responsibilities of the position of Medication Aide. I further understand that it is my responsibility to perform my duties consistent with the highest standards of Benchmark Senior Living./pp________________________________ _______________/ppEmployee Signature Date/pp________________________________ _______________/ppSupervisors Signature Date/p/div