L1MA

Full Time Day Shift Level 1 Med Aide 6a to 6p- Assisted Living.
Starting Salary is determined by experience, education and credentials.
*Essential duties of the CMA certified medication aide in the Assisted Living Setting:* * Record the quantity of dosage and time of medication use * Collect samples for laboratory analysis * Administer both non-prescription and prescription medication to patients * Collaborate with the nursing team to handle patient medication and care * Ensure the dispensary is well-stocked with adequate drug supplies * Advise and educate patients to ensure they comply with instructions on proper medication use * Alert supervisors to any adverse changes in patients due to medication * Follow all health regulations to ensure the safety of patients and staff *1.
Attention to detail* Medication aides must be observant and demonstrate an ability to notice minute details.
They will have to document prescription dosages and time of use and make sure the details are correct.
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Organization* Medication aides have to ensure routine administration of drugs to patients.
They must record who used what drug, in what quantity and by what time.
Aside from overseeing drug administration, they have to observe patient behavior daily.
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Computer skills* Employers expect medication aides to be tech-savvy, as they have to use computers to execute their tasks.
Depending on your employer, you may need to use specialized medical software to update patients' medical records.
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Caregiving* Beyond dispensing drugs, the medication aide assists nurses in caring for patients.
This is common, especially for certified med aides working in elderly care homes and other related facilities.
You must understand the basics of caregiving for patients.
This may involve learning how to take care of people with intellectual disabilities, bathing and monitoring patients.
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Behavior analysis* After they administer drugs, the medication aide must observe patient behavior to evaluate the effects of the medicine.
This is important to detect the adverse effects of medication on patients.
Employers want medication aides skilled in behavior analysis.
Such individuals are better positioned to evaluate the effectiveness of medication and their potential side effects on patients.
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Medication administration* Medication administration is the primary duty of any medication aide, so employers want individuals who are highly skilled in this area.
This skill includes understanding major drug types; their actions, side effects and indications.
It also involves knowing how to prescribe and track medication dosage.
*DO YOU HAVE Compassionate Professionalism?* We do perform our responsibilities to the best of our abilities, always striving to exceed expectations, while demonstrating the highest degree of *Compassion* to those we serve.
New team members will need to meet high standards in areas of: *Communication*, *Customer Service, Personal Care, Oral Care, Range of Motion, Transfer & Repositioning, Infection Control & Mitigation, Emergency Preparedness, Resident Nutrition, Elimination Needs, Abuse & Neglect Prevention *and *Upholding Resident Rights*.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $15.
00 - $19.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Vision insurance Healthcare setting: * Long term care Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to Relocate: * Bonne Terre, MO 63628: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person