Medication Aide, Long Term Care (3283)
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5 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary:
The Medication Aide supports resident health and well-being by safely administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This role ensures accurate preparation administration and documentation of medications in accordance with established procedures and resident-specific care plans. Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team the Medication Aide helps maintain a therapeutic person-centered environment by monitoring residents for changes in condition communicating concerns promptly and supporting daily care needs. When required the position may also assist with CNA duties to help ensure consistent high-quality resident care within a supportive team-oriented setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Educational Requirements:
Experience Requirements:
Special Skills or Training Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
The Medication Aide frequently stands walks bends and reaches while providing resident care and administering medications. The role requires the ability to assist with resident mobility support transfers and occasionally lift or move supplies or equipment. Adequate vision hearing and manual dexterity are essential for reading medication labels operating medication carts and communicating with residents and nursing staff.
Environmental Requirements:
Work occurs in a long-term care environment with routine exposure to illness cleaning chemicals bodily fluids and varying resident behaviors. The role requires adherence to infection-prevention practices PPE requirements and safety protocols. The setting may include moderate noise frequent interruptions and periods of high activity requiring flexibility calmness and strong situational awareness.
The Medication Aide supports resident health and well-being by safely administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This role ensures accurate preparation administration and documentation of medications in accordance with established procedures and resident-specific care plans. Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team the Medication Aide helps maintain a therapeutic person-centered environment by monitoring residents for changes in condition communicating concerns promptly and supporting daily care needs. When required the position may also assist with CNA duties to help ensure consistent high-quality resident care within a supportive team-oriented setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer prescribed medications to residents in accordance with the 5 rights of medication administration and under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
- Prepare document and track medications accurately ensuring timely delivery and adherence to facility policies and regulatory standards.
- Observe residents for potential side effects changes in condition or concerns related to medication use promptly reporting findings to the supervising nurse.
- Maintain medication carts supplies and work areas in an organized clean and secure manner to support safe medication handling.
- Assist with resident care activities including CNA-level tasks when needed to support consistent and efficient unit operations.
- Communicate effectively with residents families and team members to promote understanding comfort and person-centered care.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Current North Dakota MedAide II or MedAide III certification
- Current North Dakota CNA certification
- CPR certified
Educational Requirements:
- None
Experience Requirements:
- 1 to 2 years CNA experience preferred but not required
Special Skills or Training Requirements:
- Must be organized
- Good communication skills
Physical Requirements:
The Medication Aide frequently stands walks bends and reaches while providing resident care and administering medications. The role requires the ability to assist with resident mobility support transfers and occasionally lift or move supplies or equipment. Adequate vision hearing and manual dexterity are essential for reading medication labels operating medication carts and communicating with residents and nursing staff.
Environmental Requirements:
Work occurs in a long-term care environment with routine exposure to illness cleaning chemicals bodily fluids and varying resident behaviors. The role requires adherence to infection-prevention practices PPE requirements and safety protocols. The setting may include moderate noise frequent interruptions and periods of high activity requiring flexibility calmness and strong situational awareness.
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