Job Description

Reports To

: Wellness Director

Job Title

: Medication Aide

Department

: Wellness

Nature & Scope
To provide respectful, friendly and cost effective quality care to our residents in their actives of daily living (ADL'S) while striving to help our residents maintain an independent lifestyle

Minimum eligibility requirements

Ability to see and hear (with or without restriction) Must practice and promote the communities guidelines, Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Values and Goals Ability to read and write English. Ability to speak English. Ability to count and calculate simple math concepts. Ability to use telephone including intercom system. Ability to use a calculator. Ability to use a pager and smart phone. Ability to use a weather radio. Ability to stand for 80% of shift. Ability to move quickly and safely in event of emergency situation. Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs (i.e. boxes, picking up resident with help from another staff member, assist with resident showers or picking up laundry baskets). Ability to push/pull (i.e. med cart, meal cart, tables, chairs, with residents in, laundry cart, wheelchairs and sweep).
Essential functions

Medication Supervision Medication Re-Order Responsibilities Dressing/Grooming Shower Assistance Escorting Residents to Activities Report Health Status Concerns Meal Prep / Tray Service / Service of Meals Laundry Service Light Housekeeping Trash Collection Bed Making Daily Tidying of Building Assist with Activities
Customer service

Responsible for providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Residents' rights

Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rights.
Training

Attend training sessions as directed by supervisor.

Other

o Follows & communicates company policies and procedures

o The job description provides a framework for the job; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Working conditions (travel, hours, environment)

Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with resident, personnel, and visitors under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff and visitors. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors and staff. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., through the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
Physical/sensory requirement

Medium work: ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Experience extreme change in temperature at times and may be exposed to higher than normal temperatures while working.
OSHA category classification
II: Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogen.

Note: All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements, and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.

Position Description Acknowledgement

I have read or have had read to me and discussed this position description. I certify that I am qualified to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations, and without posing a direct threat to myself or others.

I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job function and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice; I understand that this position description in no way constitutes an employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee.

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Employee Signature Date

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Shift availability:

Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Austin, TX 78704 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Austin, TX 78704: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person