Certified Medication Aide AL- PT
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Knowledge of assisted living policies and procedures regarding all aspects of medication management
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Remains current in knowledge of state and federal rules regarding scope of practice, medication storage & disposal, infection control practices & bio-hazardous waste disposal.
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Able to accurately read, and follow medication orders and medication labels.
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Able to accurately transpose medication orders to the MAR & make any needed corrections to the MAR according to physician orders.
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Follows the Six Rights of Medication Administration
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Able to identify concerns related to medication orders, medication instructions or resident reactions to medications and takes appropriate actions.
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Follows appropriate infection control practices related to medication administration.
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Follows proper medication storage and disposal practices
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Recognizes possible medication side effects or possible adverse reactions and takes appropriate actions
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Knows which medications unlicensed staff may never provide assistance with, administer or provide supervision for and never does so.
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Monitors resident’s medication quantities and related supplies and makes arrangements for timely procurement of refills so resident dose not miss any doses or required monitoring.
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Makes arrangements for timely procurement of newly ordered medications.
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Makes appropriate physician & family contacts in a professional manner when order clarification is needed, regarding resident reactions to medications or other medication concerns.
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Accurately documents assistance/administration and resident refusal of medications according to policy and professional standards.
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Follows policy, professional standards, and the law regarding storage, assistance/administration of, documentation and disposal of controlled medications
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Immediately reports and documents any medication errors to the administrator or his/her designee per policy and takes appropriate actions for resident’s well-being.
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Reports and documents any resident change in condition.
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Uses good judgment in seeking necessary assistance from peers, supervisor, administrator, physician, family and EMS as needed.
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Obtain accurate pulse and respiration rate; obtains accurate blood pressure, body temperature, and blood glucose reading
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Accurately documents the effectiveness of medications given on an as needed basis and does so in a timely manner.
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Monitors medications for accountability by verifying medications have been ordered appropriately, are received as ordered, and controlled med drug counts are done at change of shift.
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Communicates effectively from shift to shift & to others (family, pharmacy, physician etc.) as necessary to facilitate the accuracy of any needed follow-up regarding resident medications.
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Routinely inspects, cleans and monitors the med storage system, equipment and supplies for resident safety. Reports any concerns to the supervisor for correction or repair.
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Assists direct care partners with their duties as part of the direct care team
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Completes thorough face to face change of shift report to CMA relieving for next shift.
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Performs other duties as assigned that are within the scope of the CMAs practice, training, and abilities.
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