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Sunrise Senior Living provided pay range: $19.65/hr - $24.65/hr
Job Overview The Medication Care Manager is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner.
Responsibilities Administer medication and treatments in a safe organized manner.
Review, read, notate, and initial the electronic health record to document and learn about pertinent information about residents.
Receive medication updates from Resident Care Director (RCD) or Wellness Nurse.
Administer, assist with, and observe medications and treatments for each resident using the medication administration record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
Ensure that medications are passed according to times and utilizing the mobile med cart.
Document and initial as medications are given and ensure that appropriate documentation is completed for refusal or missed doses.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents.
Report all resident concerns and unavailable medications, made while administering the medication, to the RCD or Wellness Nurse.
Restock medication cart after all medication passes.
Assist in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
Assess the residents to determine need for “as needed medication” and appropriately document and report to supervisor.
Count all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager (MCM) or Lead Care Manager (LCM) each shift and report discrepancies.
Maintain and clean the Medication Room, medication carts, and treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.
Follow re-fill process for medications and notify RCD or Wellness Nurse if a new prescription is needed.
Help residents maintain independence and promote dignity and physical safety of each resident adhering to the Sunrise Principles of Service.
Strive to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident’s unique communication patterns, history, and basic human needs.
Practice routinely good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene, and health.
Qualifications High School diploma/GED accepted and may be required per state/provincial regulations
In states/provinces where appropriate, must maintain certifications
Maintain the following certifications and ongoing training and re-education as required by Sunrise and state/provincial regulations:
CPR and First Aid
Must be at least 18 years of age
Previous experience working with seniors preferred
Desire to serve and care for seniors
Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
Tuition Reimbursement
Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.