Eventide-Tabitha is currently hiring for a Full-Time Medication Aide (MA40) for a Day shift 6a-2p (8 Hours). This position is every weekend with every 6th weekend off.
The Medication Aide requires an active good-standing MA40 and CNA license required.
Ideal Candidate:
- At least age 18.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 6 months experience as an aide or caregiver preferred.
- Evaluates emergency situations performing CPR when necessary based on training.
Essential Job Duties:
- Provides assistance with activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing dressing grooming feeding toileting transferring/ambulation and continence.
- Assists with Senior/client admissions discharges transfers and orientation of new employees.
- Follows department protocol for submission of completed documentation.
- Prioritizes assignments making adjustments throughout shift to meet frequently changing/ overlapping Senior/client/caregiver/TEAMember/manager needs call lights when necessary.
- Performs work duties within the assigned work environment related to the position as assigned by Tabitha regardless of TEAMember preference.
- Follows through on the comprehensive care plan/service plan as developed for each individual senior/client.
- Complies with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy by insuring that Protected Health Information (PHI) is safeguarded at all times.
- Additional essential functions while utilizing a MA40:
- Prepares and administers medications and treatments under the direction of the RN within scope of practice as ordered by the physician and according to facility policies/procedures.
- Evaluates emergency situations performing CPR when necessary based on training.