MA-C (Medication Aide - Certified) for Assisted Living

1st shift:  6:30am-2:30pm

Pay Rate:  $18.64 - $27.97/hr.

PURPOSE:  The role of a MA-C is to assist the licensed nurse (RN/LPN) in providing safe and ethical care for residents. The MA-C will administer prescribed medications in accordance with the Ohio Administrative Code 4723-27 and company policy and procedure, and perform other delegated tasks allowed by state law.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Administers prescribed, routine medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policies and procedures.
2. Observes residents for adverse reactions to medications and reports any concerns to the supervising nurse.
3. Takes and records vital signs prior to administration of medications which could affect or change vital signs.
4. Immediately documents the administration of medication in the resident’s record.
5. Administers PRN medications following nurse assessment and delegation.
6. Communicates all deviations in the delegated medication administration to the nurse. 
7. Assists the nurse in providing care to residents, which includes observation and reporting of resident needs.
8. Displays the title “Certified Medication Aide” at all times.
9. Prepares and stores medications in accordance with instructions of the manufacturer or pharmacist.
10. Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room(s) and medication cart(s). 
11. Follows federal, state, and company regulations to protect own health and that of others.
12. Immediately reports all resident and workplace incidents to supervisor.
13. Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
14. Respects residents’ rights.
15. Performs tasks in an ethical, legal, and caring manner.
16. Protects confidential resident information.
17. Perform other job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited program with current license and registration.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION

BLS Certification (CPR/First Aid)

An active Medication Aide Certification issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

EXPERIENCE:

At least one year of experience in long term care preferred.

Previous dementia experience or education preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Customer Service
• Ethical Conduct
• Personal Credibility
• Stress Management
• Infection Control
• Health Promotion Maintenance
• Creating a Safe and Effective Environment
• Best Judgment

PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with geriatric residents and with visitors.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with others.
• Concern for details.
• Follow Standard Scope of Practice.
• Resourcefulness in emergency situations.
• Work well under general supervision and cooperates well with staff.
• Participate in In-Service sessions as well as have the desire to seek additional knowledge to update and enhance your own professional and management performance.
• Show respect for management as well as co-workers.
• Is professional in appearance/communication, and is dressed in proper uniform.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents and facility information.
• Provide positive customer service.
• Anticipate and attend to resident and family needs.
• Exceed resident family expectations.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT / WORKING CONDITIONS:

Direct Care – Physical Demands

Occasional – 1 to 33% of workday

Frequent – 34 to 66% of workday

Constant – 67 – 100% of workday

Not at all – 0% of workday

Occasional

Sitting, Unilateral Vertical Reach 36-72”; Bed-cart transfer with 200# person and assist of one with sheet; Lift 0-50#, 6-36” from floor; climbing stairs; operating machines (2hand(s)), operating machines 2foot/feet).

Frequent

Standing, walking 2.3 mph, 0 incline; unilateral horizontal reach 0-18”; bilateral carry, 30’, 27#; push/pull 100’, 19ft lbs; hold 200# patient sidelying while doing procedure x 2 minutes; roll 200# patient away/toward self; transfer 105# person chair-chair 5x/hr with gait belt; move 200# person up in bed with assist of one and sheet; lift 0-30#, 6”-36” from floor; lift 0-20# 36”-48” from floor; lift 0-20# 6”-72” from floor.

Constant

Bilateral fine motor manipulation; functional near, far, color vision aided or unaided; functional hearing aided or unaided; functional verbal communication skills; working overtime as assigned to meet operational/patient care demands.

• Good physical and mental health.
• Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
• Walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, ability read and write, ability to communicate with residents and personnel and ability to remain calm under stress.

Not at All

Climbing ladders; working from heights; crawling; kneeling; running

Category I job classification – Laurel Lake employees who have jobs with tasks that routinely involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues and/or used sharps.

Job Hazard Risks:

Lifting

Infectious Disease Exposure

Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)

Workplace Violence Potential

POSITION  SPECIFICATIONS

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed.  It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.