The Medication Aide will be responsible for performing the task of medication administration to nursing home residents.

Qualifications for the Medication Aide position include:

• Must be a nursing assistant I and a medication aide in acceptable standing with DHSR-HCPR.
• Must have successfully completed a MA course (twenty four hours), approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, passed the state approved MA competency evaluation and is currently listed on the "State MA Registry"
• Must follow the policies and procedures of the facility and applicable state/federal regulations related to administering medication to residents
• Accurately administers and records the administration of medications to residents utilizing the six rights of medication administration
• Reports any accidents or incidents observed
• Administers medication that have been ordered by the physician and that are listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
• Maintains security of the meds, med cart and keys
• Identifies accurately a resident's identification before administering any medications.
• Reports any unusual symptoms and/or behavior of the resident to the licensed nurse for assessment and follow up as indicated
• Maintains the resident's medical information confidential under the protected health information (PHI) and the health information probability accountability act (HIPAA).
• Performs and documents any direct care, within their scoop of practice as a NA I or MA, provided to residents on the resident flow record
• Adheres to The Forest at Duke's employment and confidentiality agreements, remains up-to-date on HIPAA training requirements, understands the importance of proper handling and disposal of ePHI, and agrees to follow HIPAA regulations

Our total rewards package includes: health benefits (medical/dental/vision), flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, 403-B retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off, service day program, education and professional development reimbursement, on-site banking, on-site café, and free parking.

The Forest at Duke is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, gender, gender identity or any other class of unique or protected character.