PURPOSE; 1] One of the most important services an ALF may provide is assisting a resident with medications. For caregivers in ALFs, this is frequently the crucial component of caring for residents. Med Tech PURPOSE; 1] One of the most important services an ALF may provide is assisting a resident with medications. For caregivers in ALFs, this is frequently the crucial component of caring for residents. Lesson Content 0% Complete 0/3 Steps 2] Most people move to an ALF because of a need for assistance with personal care, including assistance with medications, and other activities of daily living. 3] As a caregiver, you might need to assist a resident with medications. it may be your job to pick up medications at the pharmacy, check them when they are delivered, and make sure that they are taken as directed 4] This guide describes the process for assisting residents to take their medications safely: provides an overview of the law and rule requirements with respect to assistance; and describes procedures relating to the management of medications in the assisted living setting. It was developed as a training guide to permit unlicensed personnel, as caregivers, to safely assist residents with the self-administration of medication. Previous Lesson Back to Course Next Lesson
