Medication Aide, NJ certified

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.  As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Minimum Pay:

$16.75

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Assists residents with medication administration and treatments under the direction of the on duty RN. Provides personal care to Assisted Living residents by providing light housekeeping and maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of resident apartments, and resident's laundry. Assists with dining services.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED. Nursing assistant or home health certification. Successful completion of medication administration training course and statewide standardized, written competency test. NJ medication assistant certification.

Experience:

One year of experience.

Other Credentials:

AHA Heartsaver AED. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period  

Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent customer service skills. Possesses a friendly demeanor. Has excellent bedside manner.

Special Training:

Training in multiple age populations. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Good critical thinking skills. Possesses ability to work under stressful conditions.

Usual Work Day:

8 Hours  

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains a working relationship with the LPN, RN, DON, Assisted Living administrator and all other nursing staff, volunteers, Capital Health administrative staff, hospital employees, department heads and supervisors, outside vendors and contractors, caregivers, family members, and property and building staff.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all residents. Maintains confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, ALP operations and other personnel. Maintains residents' privacy and dignity. Encourages residents to their independence.
• Possesses a full understanding of fire, emergency and safety procedures. Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards regarding infection control. Understands the hazards and safety of oxygen being used by residents.
• Checks phone messages and returns calls as needed. Reviews any new faxes, fax new orders to MDs and pharmacy. Reads communication book and daily logbooks and addresses any concerns. Checks list of residents scheduled for MD and other appointments and ensures progress notes are prepared by nurse to accompany resident. Reviews narcotics count.
• Makes sure coworkers document in communication book properly, and that they are reading communications and following through on communications as needed. Works with other staff to ensure implementation of resident care plan and service plan.
• Assists residents with medication administration following proper medication techniques as learned in CMA course. Demonstrates the "five rights" of medication administration and safe medication practices properly.
• Maintains frequent close communication with the RN. Properly identifies medication and residents before administering medication. Documents on MARs when medication has or has not been given. Notifies LPN or RN if resident not given or refuses medication. Notifies LPN or RN immediately if medication error has occurred and document appropriately. Checks all meds daily and call pharmacy for needed refills.
• Monitors and documents glucose levels. Offers direct observation and supervision of the medication administration task by the RN quarterly. Receives medications from pharmacy and documents that they were delivered. Provides morning and evening personal care to assigned residents including partial or complete bath, oral hygiene, care of hair, and incontinence care including changing ad