Med Tech-Harmar Place

Community Name:Harmar Place CommunityUnder supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) or the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), provides resident care in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. The Medication Aide-Certified (MA-C)/STNA is responsible for caring for residents both physically and emotionally to enhance quality of life, including ADL and rehabilitation activities.Essential Functions Statement(s)Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for dutyDocuments, at time of service, all medications and treatments administered.Documents in EMR accurately and timelyPerforms activities related to medications and treatments in accordance with community policies and procedures.Maintains control of drugs in medicine cart (excluding locked scheduled drugs); monitors for discrepancies and reports promptly to nurse.Assists residents at mealtimesAssists with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipmentExplains procedures to residents before administering, drapes residents for examination and treatment.Keeps residents dry (changes clothing, linen, etc., when wet or soiled)Assists residents with bowel and bladder functionsEmpties urinary drainage bags and records amount in record; Reports any irregularities to nurseAssists with lifting, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., keeping with specific resident safety needs; Assists residents in ambulation, with or without self-help devices, as instructedPerforms restorative and rehabilitative procedures, as instructedEnsures call lights are within reach of residents and answers call lights promptlyEnsures residents' personal care needs are being met in accordance with residents' wishesReports all changes in residents' condition to supervisor as soon as practicalChanges bed linens and keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents; Handles linens according to infection control guidelinesMaintains cleanliness of resident units, central bathing area, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, linen closetsAssists residents in preparation for and transporting to appointments, activities and social programsUses creative problem solving to meet the needs of the resident, within scope of responsibilityProvides post-mortem care as instructedPerforms required special nursing care duties, including identifying and reporting abnormal skin conditionsEnsures residents are positioned and prepared appropriately for meals; serves food and assists with feeding as necessary; ensures each resident is properly hydrated; assists in the delivery and documentation of all snacks and supplementsAccurately records all entries on flow sheets, I and O's, and other documents at point of care as requiredParticipates in care conference as indicated and follows individual resident care plansPerforms all admission, discharge and transfer duties as requiredMaintains confidentiality of necessary informationUtilizes supplies and equipment properly and without wasteReports observations concerning structural, equipment and furniture defects and malfunctioning to appropriate personnelHandles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of dutiesMaintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships, and ensures departmental staff does the sameFollows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, care procedures and protocol for residents in the Dementia Care UnitParticipates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriateParticipates in special activities as necessary (e.g., safety committee; mentoring/orientation/new hires; etc.)Performs all other duties as assigned or directedThe MA-C will not perform the following: