Full-Time
Medication Assistant
HarborChase
Senior living and memory care
No salary listed
Palm Coast, FL, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Infection Control
Medication Administration
First Aid
Medical Terminology
Microsoft Outlook
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent and state-specific training required for the position.
- Valid continuing education credits as required by the state, if applicable.
- At least one year of experience.
- Knowledge of the Medication Observation Record.
- Effective communication with management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
- Clerical and typing skills, including typing, data entry, and filing.
- Ability to make independent decisions.
- Ability to work safely and alertly.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Compliance with universal precautions, infection control guidelines, OSHA regulations for infectious and potentially infectious waste, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
- Disclosure of any medication that could impair safe or competent job performance.
Responsibilities
- Check the six rights of medication administration three times: when removing medication from the cart or cabinet, immediately before assisting with medication, and immediately after assisting with medication.
- Assist residents with medications according to their Medication Observation Record.
- Document accurately on the Medication Observation Record when medication is taken, given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposed of, or returned.
- Maintain a neat, clean, organized medication cart or cabinet and restock it as needed.
- Provide treatments required by each resident’s individual service plan.
- Promote and protect residents’ rights to safe, prompt, and confidential treatment.
- Answer and respond immediately to resident calls.
- Respect residents’ right to refuse medication or treatment.
- Explain the medication being given and why before assisting with or administering it.
- Observe residents for adverse medication reactions and immediately report them to the DRC or supervisor.
- Report all medication errors honestly and immediately.
- Seek immediate assistance or advice from a supervisor when there are doubts or questions about medications or treatments.
- Respond to on-the-job injuries according to policy.
- Notify the supervisor of concerns or questions raised by residents’ family members.
- Demonstrate respectful behavior toward residents, families, staff, and visitors.
- Perform specific duties assigned by the supervisor.
- Attend required community meetings and participate in Life Enrichment activities when able.
- Complete required courses through HRA University.
- Report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent.
- Help maintain a safe and secure environment for community residents.
- Perform required duties promptly and on a regular, predictable basis.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a long-term care community or geriatric nursing.
- Experience in emergency care and first aid.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software.
- Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
- Passion for working with and around senior citizens.
HarborChase is a senior-living brand operating communities for older adults. Its communities offer assisted living, memory care, independent living at selected locations, dining, wellness, and social programs. Local teams combine personal support and care services with hospitality-focused residential experiences. HarborChase operates private-pay senior housing with a hospitality-forward brand while providing licensed care, bringing together apartments, dining, activities, wellness, personal assistance, medication support, and memory-focused programming.
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