Hearthstone Medication Aide

Responsibilities

1. Prepare, administer and document prescription medications and treatments, as assigned by supervisor. 2. Attend to resident care needs as care planned and document. 3. Recognize and report to the Charge Nurse changes in resident's condition (physical, mental, emotional, behavioral). 4. Perform and document special tasks including blood glucose readings, pulse oximetry readings, established inhalation therapy. 5. Provide assistance to all staff members. 6. Review resident Care Worksheets to insure all needs are identified accurately, plans are complete and goals are accomplished as defined; report any changes to Charge Nurse. 7. Serve as Household Team Leader when assigned. Taking ownership: serve as liaison with other departments; problem solve and address residents concerns as delegated by Nurse Coordinator or House Supervisor for quality of life issues. 8. Assists with welcoming and mentoring of new staff members.