CERTIFIED MEDICAL AIDES

PALLADIAN SENIOR CARE OF POPLAR BLU•Poplar Bluff, MO

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Our facility is looking for caring and compassionate Certified Medical Aide who is inspired to treat our residents like family. Our skilled nursing facilities are more than a nursing home, we are HOME! We like to have fun and create a rewarding atmosphere, filled with energetic and positive staff. We will make you feel appreciated and enjoy watching you pass that appreciation on to our residents. The Certified Medical Aide will assist the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in a care facility. Duties performed at a place of residence may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and preparing meals. The Patient Care Aide may provide assistance at nonresidential care facilities and may advise families, the elderly, convalescents, and persons with disabilities on nutrition, cleanliness, facility activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
More than two years or experience preferred.
Energetic, caring, dependable individuals to join our team.
High standards are the crux of our guests' and residents' positive, successful experiences.
Successful background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Administers bedside and personal care such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance.
Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
Performs housekeeping duties such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands.
Cares for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, and convalescence; providing companionship, personal care, and help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
Performs health care-related tasks such as monitoring vital signs and medication under the direction of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses.
Prepares nutritious meals, and assists residents with eating, when necessary.
Ensures residents are appropriately dressed and prepared to be transported to locations outside the facility such as to physicians’ offices or on outings.
Trains to provide bedside care.
Assists residents on issues such as cleanliness, hygiene, and nutrition.
Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client’s needs and plan for continuing services.