Certified Medicaton Technician

Five Star Senior Living, a national healthcare and senior living provider
headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, proudly offers the highest quality
service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home.  Morningside of Williamsburg is a beautiful community in Williamsburg, VA, with more than 80 units offering assisted living and Alzheimer's care.

t this time, we are seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our team!

Responsibilities

• This is the job of the Medication Aide to administer oral and external
  medications to residents under the direction and supervision of a registered
  nurse or a licensed practical/vocational nurse.


• Follows current standards of hygiene, safety and infection control when
  handling, storing and disposing of medications.
• Administers medications within 60 minutes of scheduled time.


• Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when
  required.


• Recognizes the resident's right to refuse medication.


• Notifies the appropriate RN/LPN when making the decision not to administer
  medication or treatment.


• Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate,
  ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed nurse
  (RN/LPN).


• Monitors residents who self-administer medications and report deviation from
  the plan of care to the licensed or registered nurse.


• Secures medication cart.


• Removes discontinued, outdated or deteriorated drugs from inventory.


• Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions for medication provision.


• Accurately documents medication provision.


• Recognizes and reports general reactions to medications.


• Recognizes the limitations of the Medication Aide role.

Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a

state approved competency examination, licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Strong communication skills.

Please apply on our website:  www.careers.fivestarseniorliving.com.