Jobs search

Medication Aide, LTC

SSM Health • Full-time • Waupun, Wisconsin 53963, United States • 2m ago

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

WI-Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Assists with medication administration to residents according to their established care plan and in compliance with State and Federal regulations. Works under the direction of a licensed nurse.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains accurate inventory of medications at the beginning and end of each shift. Ensures accurate distribution of medications to all residents, and completes the 3 checks prior to administering meds. Monitors for medication side effects. Ensures that medications are provided in a manner consistent with manufacturer's guidelines. Provides medication pass assistance twice per shift.
Provides quality care to subacute/chronically ill residents, assists in the care of acutely ill residents, and administers medications according to standards of care, and maintains competency in all required skills. Uses equipment according to standards of care and policy/procedure. Reports repair needs. Monitors resident condition and reports significant changes.
Answers call lights, assists with two person transfers and ambulation, range of motion exercises, and meal service.
Participates in report at the beginning of each shift. Communicates throughout the shift on a timely basis with team nurse, reporting any changes of condition, or unusual symptoms immediately. Communicates appropriate information to other care providers.
Completes all assigned documentation requirements including, medication/treatment administration. Keeps access code for computer confidential at all times. Maintains privacy and confidentiality for residents at all times including resident information in any format: paper, electronic, video, photographic, and conversation.
Monitors to ensure that preventative measures, as specified on the residents personalized care card, are in place. Forwards any reports of rashes, open areas, edema, blisters, skin tears etc. immediately to the team nurse.
Responds promptly to all alarms. Ensures that preventative measures as per resident’s care card are in place. Remains alert to fall risks and utilizes safe room set-up before leaving resident’s room.
Treats pain and restlessness and assists with hygiene needs for residents at end of life. Offers family courtesy meals and other amenities.
Complies with safety policies/procedures to ensure safe practices for residents, staff, self and others. Ensures compliance with gait belt use for all manually assisted transfers, locomotion/transfer, lifting devices, resident positioning. Uses good body mechanics while on duty. Identifies wandering residents and responds to door alarms.
Uses and disposes of sharps according to safety standards. Reports safety incidents, concerns, or hazards to team nurse or other responsible parties as indicated. Complies with infection control standards during tour of duty including hand hygiene, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and universal precautions. Maintains residents in isolation when indicated.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

One year geriatric experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing and walking.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving patients.
Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Occasional driving.

Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1800000051 NURSING - SNF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Related Jobs

Home Care Aide NEEDED For Elderly Veteran In Waupun, WI

Care Planning Institute, Inc • Full-time • Waupun, WI, US • 1w ago

Home Health Aide Home Health

We are a home care aide services agency that has been in business since 2007 and help elderly people stay safe and well in their homes. We provide home care services in 15 states. We also offer same day pay options for...

1w ago

VIEW JOB

Medical Assistant Certified/Registered

SSM Health • Part-time • Ripon, Wisconsin, United States • 1w ago

CMA

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-Ripon Medical Center Clinic 835 Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Provides assistance with the exam...

1w ago

VIEW JOB

Registered Nurse - RN - Women's Services

SSM Health • Full-time • Waupun, Wisconsin, United States • 1w ago

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-Waupun Memorial Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Schedule Options: Full Time, every 3rd weekend requirement Schedule Time Options: 7p-7a Be...

1w ago

VIEW JOB

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Beaver Dam Health Care Center • Full-time • Beaver Dam, WI, US • 2w ago

RN Director of Nursing

Come Join Our Healthcare Family!! $5,00 SIGN ON BONUS! Benefits of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position : Tuition Reimbursement Health Insurance Paid Time Off Great Wo...

2w ago

VIEW JOB

Registered Nurse (RN)

Beaver Dam Health Care Center • Full-time • Beaver Dam, WI, US • $45 / hour • 3w ago

Come Join Our Healthcare Family!! Competitive Wages + PM/NOC Shift Differential! $5,000 sign on bonus and on demand pay with tapcheck! Hourly: Up to $45 per hour Benefits: On demand pay with Tapcheck, medic...

3w ago

VIEW JOB

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Beaver Dam Health Care Center • Full-time • Beaver Dam, WI, US • 3w ago

LPN

Come Join Our Healthcare Family!! Competitive Wages + PM/NOC Shift Differential! $3,000 sign on bonus and on demand pay with Tapcheck! Are you looking for a warm and cozy environment to call your next work home!...

3w ago

VIEW JOB

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Beaver Dam Health Care Center • Full-time • Beaver Dam, WI, US • 4w ago

CNA

Come Join Our Healthcare Family!! Competitive Wages! AM, PM and NOC shifts available. $1,500 sign on bonus, and on demand pay with Tapcheck! Salary: up to $25/ hr Benefits: On demand pay with Tapcheck, medi...

4w ago

VIEW JOB

Clinic MA/LPN

SSM Health • Full-time • Ripon, Wisconsin, United States • 1m ago

LPN Outpatient

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-Ripon Medical Center Clinic 835 Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Provides care to patients under t...

1m ago

VIEW JOB

CNA Full Time NOC Shift

SSM Health • Full-time • Ripon, Wisconsin, United States • 1m ago

CNA

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-Ripon Medical Center Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Assists in performing a variety of nursing c...

1m ago

VIEW JOB

PRN Medical Assistant - Mayville, WI

Marathon Health • Per Diem • Mayville, Wisconsin 53050, United States • $20 - $24 / hour • 2m ago

CMA

Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our comprehensive services include advanc...

2m ago

VIEW JOB