Medication Aid-Certified

United Church Homes, Inc. • Fairborn, OH • 2w ago

Community Name:
Trinity Community at Fairborn
Under supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) or the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), provides resident care in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. The Medication Aide-Certified (MA-C)/STNA is responsible for caring for residents both physically and emotionally to enhance quality of life, including ADL and rehabilitation activities.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty
Documents, at time of service, all medications and treatments administered.
Documents in EMR accurately and timely
Performs activities related to medications and treatments in accordance with community policies and procedures.
Maintains control of drugs in medicine cart (excluding locked scheduled drugs); monitors for discrepancies and reports promptly to nurse.
Assists residents at mealtimes
Assists with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment
Explains procedures to residents before administering, drapes residents for examination and treatment.
Keeps residents dry (changes clothing, linen, etc., when wet or soiled)
Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions
Empties urinary drainage bags and records amount in record; Reports any irregularities to nurse
Assists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., keeping with specific resident safety needs; Assists residents in ambulation, with or without self-help devices, as instructed
Performs restorative and rehabilitative procedures, as instructed
Ensures call lights are within reach of residents and answers call lights promptly
Ensures residents' personal care needs are being met in accordance with residents' wishes
Reports all changes in residents' condition to supervisor as soon as practical
Changes bed linens and keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents; Handles linens according to infection control guidelines
Maintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, linen closets
Assists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programs
Uses creative problem solving to meet the needs of the resident, within scope of responsibility
Provides post-mortem care as instructed
Performs required special nursing care duties, including identifying and reporting abnormal skin conditions
Ensures residents are positioned and prepared appropriately for meals; serves food and assists with feeding as necessary; ensures each resident is properly hydrated; assists in the delivery and documentation of all snacks and supplements
Accurately records all entries on flow sheets, I and O's, and other documents at point of care as required
Participates in care conference as indicated and follows individual resident care plans
Performs all admission, discharge and transfer duties as required
Maintains confidentiality of necessary information
Utilizes supplies and equipment properly and without waste
Reports observations concerning structural, equipment and furniture defects and malfunctioning to appropriate personnel
Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of duties
Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships, and ensures departmental staff does the same
Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, care procedures and protocol for residents in the Dementia Care Unit
Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate
Participates in special activities as necessary (e.g., safety committee; mentoring/orientation/new hires; etc.)
Performs all other duties as assigned or directed
The MA-C will not perform the follow

Similar Jobs

Operations Manager I - Manufacturing

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC • Dayton, OH • 1h ago

Management & Administrative

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative,...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Program Operations Manager

Molina Healthcare • Dayton, OH • 1h ago

Management & Administrative

Job Description Job Summary The In-Home Assessment Program Manager is part of our innovative Risk Adjustment department to assist our diverse team of data leaders, risk adjustment experts, and developers in the developme...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Regional Truck Driver

Roehl Transport • Springfield, OH • 3h ago

Trucking & Construction

Ask about our Dynamic Pay Plan! As a Van Midwest Regional Fleet driver, you'll haul largely no-touch freight to many of the same locations in the central part of the country. You will get home weekly - typically for 48 h...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Regional Truck Driver

Roehl Transport • Troy, OH • 3h ago

Trucking & Construction

3h ago

Go to Apply

2nd shift - Chemical Operator - Manufacturing

Hohman Plating, LLC • Dayton, OH • 10h ago

Manufacturing & Warehouse

**2nd shift, full time. M-F, 3pm - 11:30pm. Training on 1st shift. Hohman Plating is located at 814 Hillrose Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45404 SUMMARY OF JOB** Provide support to the production department by maintaining the che...

10h ago

Go to Apply

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

Walgreens • Springfield, OH • 12h ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Description: Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service. In acco...

12h ago

Go to Apply

Environmental Intern

STRAWSER CONSTRUCTION INC • Franklin, OH • 12h ago

Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest st...

12h ago

Go to Apply

Ticket Office Assistant, Part Time

Clark State College • Springfield, OH • 12h ago

Management & Administrative

Description The Performing Arts Center (PAC) Part-Time Ticket Office Employee assists the PAC Ticket Office Manager in selling tickets for all events that perform in the Clark State Performing Arts Center. They also help...

12h ago

Go to Apply

Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W3784

OSL Retail Services • Franklin, OH • 15h ago

Retail & Hospitality

Overview Ready to unlock unlimited earning potential? You will have unlimited earning potential with $15/hour base pay and uncapped commission! Employees earn $18/hour just hitting minimum expectations and top performers...

15h ago

Go to Apply

Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W5409

OSL Retail Services • Englewood, OH • 15h ago

Retail & Hospitality

Overview Ready to unlock unlimited earning potential? You will have unlimited earning potential with $14/hour base pay and uncapped commission! Employees earn $17/hour just hitting minimum expectations and top performers...

15h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.