MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist in maintaining the physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive to the best interest and welfare of the resident
• Obtains and records resident's vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians orders, including oral, topical medications, as well as eye and ear drops under supervision via hand-over-hand technique.
• Communicates when reorders, prescriptions, medications are running low and coordinates with the LVN and pharmacy providers to ensure residents have ordered medications.
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and adverse effects from medications.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
• Receive and maintain report on all residents.
• Assists with completion of medication cart audit per policy and direction of supervisor.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Answer resident calls for assistance.
• Assists residents to and from the dining room and activities.
• Assists and monitors residents during dining.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned.