Humboldt County Memorial Hospital·Humboldt, Iowa
The Medication Manager provides care, supervision, and medication management for tenants under the direction of a Delegating Nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, performing housekeeping and dietary tasks, and monitoring tenant health status.
Springvale Assisted Living is seeking a PART-TIME MEDICATION MANAGER for evening shifts. Available schedules include 2:00 PM–10:00 PM OR 4:00 PM–9:00 PM. This position requires every other weekend and every other holiday coverage.
Part-time employees enjoy a benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability coverage. In addition, Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave start accruing on your 1st day of employment.
Job Title: Medication manager
The Medication Manager provides care, supervision and support for the Tenants at Springvale Assisted Living and medication management support under the direction of a Delegating Nurse.
Reports to: Springvale Assisted Living Manager
Duties: and Responsibilities:
1. Help plan and implement programs of supervision and care for Tenants of Assisted Living:
⦁ Provide assistance with activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, etc.) or instrumental activities of daily living (use of telephone, housekeeping tasks, laundry, etc.) needed and/or desired by the Tenants and included in the Service Plan.
⦁ Be accessible to each Tenant per CODE ALERT emergency system.
⦁ Monitoring each Tenant’s patterns of living, physical condition and/or cognitive/emotional status and report status to the House Supervisor or Director.
⦁ Escort Tenants to and from the dining room for meals (per Service Plan).
⦁ Set-up, serve meal, bus tables, wash dishes, etc.
⦁ Have knowledge of Tenant’s diet to enable Tenant to stay within a specified diet plan (if special diet is ordered).
⦁ Undertake domestic duties such as emptying waste containers, vacuuming, general cleaning, washing, ironing, making beds and changing linens, dusting and polishing furniture (Per Service Plan).
⦁ Maintain the cleanliness of the non-dwelling units of Springvale including but not limited to offices, lounges, beauty shop, hallways, insides of windows, and etc. as per cleaning schedule.
⦁ Monitor for environment safety hazards, problems or damage to rooms, and any theft.
⦁ Supervise and arrange activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of Springvale Assisted Living Tenants.
⦁ Provide companionship, friendship emotional support during Tenant centered daily activities.
⦁ Relate to Tenants, staff, and guests in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
⦁ Provide support to the Tenant’s family members answering questions about the Tenant’s health and welfare and including them in Tenant’s Service Plan meetings if the Tenant desires their inclusion.
⦁ Work to maintain a social model of living/care for assisted living Tenants.
⦁ Assist Tenants with self-administration of medications, including monitoring of medication supplies and documentation OR administer medications as directed in the Service Plan.
⦁ Record in the Tenant’s chart as needed.
⦁ Participates in a team care concept by attending and participating in scheduled staff meetings, in-services, and quality assurance programs.
⦁ Participates in the training of new staff.
⦁ Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations.
⦁ Conducts rounds when the Springvale Assisted Living House Supervisor or Registered Nurse is not available.
In addition to the functions and duties described above, this role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Humboldt County Memorial Hospital’s needs or requirements.
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Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over
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Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.
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Light lifting, under 15 lbs.
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Climbing stairs
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Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over
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Climbing ladders
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Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.
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Operating mechanical equipment
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Light carrying, under 15 lbs.
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Operating office equipment
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Straight pulling
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Operating motor vehicle
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Pulling hand over hand
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Ability to see
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Repeated bending
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Identify colors
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Reaching above shoulder
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Depth perception needed
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Simple grasping
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Hearing (with aid)
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Dual simultaneous grasping
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Hearing (without aid)
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Ability to write
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Ability to count
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Ability to read
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Grease and oils
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Travel: a)
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Radiant/electrical energy
b) van
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Slippery/uneven walking surfaces
c) bus
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Working around machines with moving parts and moving objects
d) plane
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Working around moving objects or vehicles
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Excessive heat
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Working below ground
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Excessive cold
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Working on ladders or scaffolding
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Excessive humidity
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Working with hands in water
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Excessive dampness/chill
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Dry atmosphere
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Working closely with others
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Excessive noise/intermittent
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Working alone
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Constant noise
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Longer or irregular work hours
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Silica, asbestos, etc.
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Fumes, smoke, gases
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Experience: Prior Medication Manager experience in Nursing Home or Assisted Living
a. Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with tenants, visitors, physicians and co-workers, as applicable.
b. Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel.
c. Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge.
d. Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness.
e. Is cost effective in utilization of time, equipment, and supplies.
f. Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments.
Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc. information: *Schedules are subject to change as needed
I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position and confirm that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodations under ADA.
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