Activity Aide - Nursing Home assists with the planning and implementation of activities for nursing home residents. Helps design programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills. Being an Activity Aide - Nursing Home may prepare reports on patients' progress. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Activity Aide - Nursing Home typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Activity Aide - Nursing Home works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Activity Aide - Nursing Home typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
You will be providing medication services and direct resident care to our terrific residents, assist in medication distribution, maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents, and be a part of a high performing care team. Additionally, you will get to assist our residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry and other daily chores.
Why join the Prestige Care Family in the Certified Medication Aide role and what can we offer you?
In this job, every day you will…
1. Responsible for the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Director of Nursing (SNF) or Health Services Director (AL) and in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
2. Processes physician medication and treatment orders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.
3. Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.
4. Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to Director of Nursing (SNF) or Health Services Director (AL), physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the Director of Nursing (SNF) or Health Services Director (AL).
5. Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication and care services.
6. Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident’s dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents’ physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD, Expressions Coordinator, or Executive Director.
Education & Experience you need to qualify:
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Beginning January 2023, Prestige is excited to offer a great medical plan with low monthly premiums for Full Time (32 hr ) Oregon Skilled Nursing Center employees and dependents!
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Our comprehensive benefit package includes: