Certification Medication Aide Lead

Job Description

Department

Assisted Living

Reports to

Assisted Living Administrator

Position Purpose

Responsible for providing ALC support to the CMAs & CNAs, acting as the Designated Person of Authority in the absence of the Administrator and Nurse Manager. Assists with provision of support and services for the Villagers, scheduling Assisted Living Community staff to maintain ratios, and assist with ensuring the health and safety for all Villagers. Ensures services and support are being delivered as needed to the Villagers and/or their families, acting as a liaison to the ALC. Demonstrated organizational skills are required. Strong leadership potential is required. The ability to multi-task and cope with stressful situations, while maintaining professionalism, is essential.

Required Qualifications

Must be a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in good standing and meet all applicable federal and Georgia state certification requirements.

Speak and understand English and able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

Must have a High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED).

Must be 18 year of age to operate Annandale Vehicles/Golf Carts, employee must have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License with 3 years driving experience, proof of vehicle insurance, and meet company policy regarding MVR requirements.

Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting.

Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Will act as the Designated Person of Authority in the absence of the Administrator and Nurse Manager.

Ensures that the narcotic medication counts are done appropriately and in accordance to policy.

Assists in the administration of medications as needed

Is familiar with the Progressive Discipline Protocol for medication errors

Provide leadership and oversight when the Administrator and Nurse Manager is not available.

Responsible for staffing to meet ratios set by regulations and staffing profiles as set by Annandale, filling empty shifts, and covering call outs.

Assist with break coverage for team members.

Ensure completion and accuracy of shift documentation (MAR, POC, PCC NUTRITION, INCIDENT REPORTS, etc)

Report daily Assisted Living Community shift updates to Administrator and Nurse Manager.

Assist with monitoring and checking the physical condition and upkeep of the Assisted Living Community using the Assisted Living Community Inspection check list.

Assists the Administrator and Nurse Manager in training new employees as needed.

Communicates issues/concerns between shift changes, and to the Administrator and Nurse Manager.

Attends all required and assigned trainings and meetings.

Participates in social events and activities as needed, such as parties, outings, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale to meet the personal service and care needs of the Villagers.

Place Maintenance work orders for repairs as needed.

Ensure appropriate documentation is entered into Point Click Care daily by Assisted Living Community staff.

Ensure that Incident Reports are completed on time and properly within the shift it occurred.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff.

Ensure that all staff are performing their assigned duties in a quality manner and providing good customer service to Villagers, families, and co-workers.

Advance computer skills with the ability to train others in system usage.

Monitors meals in the dining hall and during special events as needed/assigned.

Monitors and assists with community volunteers that are on campus.

Performs other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. to meet the personal service and care needs of the facility residents.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements

Ability to read, write and speak English.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; use fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl.

Employee is required to lift up to 25 pounds and/or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance).

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Employee is required to transport (drive) and assist Villagers in and out of vehicles.

Employee is required to perform CPR/First Aid.

3pm-11pm

11p-7pm

3pm-7:30a (Double) (Every other Saturday & Sunday)

Full-time