Certified Medication Techs CMT/CNA- PT

Westminster at Lake Ridge•Lake Ridge, VA

About The Position

This part-time role provides compassionate, person-centered care to residents in Memory Support Assisted Living. The position focuses on resident wellbeing, hospitality, and excellence in personalized assistance, including medication administration, meaningful activities, and household tasks such as meal service and light housekeeping. The role requires patience and kindness when responding to challenging behaviors, complex personalities, and difficult circumstances, and the ability to build supportive relationships through empathy, attentive listening, and consistent care. Interactions should reflect Ingleside’s Philosophy of Well-Being Model and promote dignity and hospitality. The position is with Westminster at Lake Ridge, a Continuing Care Retirement Community serving older adults in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and a Health Center. The community has roughly 270 employees, more than 400 residents, and is located on 62 acres backing up to the Occoquan reservoir. It is certified as a Great Place to Work, CARF Certified, and Sage certified. One overnight position remains, with a shift of 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Starting wage is $19.36 per hour, commensurate with experience; new differential rates are available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant; experience in a memory support or dementia care setting is preferred in the requirements section.
Certification as a Medication Aide from an approved program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Within the first 90 days of hire, current active status or the ability to register as a Certified Dementia Practitioner through the National Certification Council for Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP).
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Outstanding customer service and interpersonal abilities.
Knowledge of medical nursing principles and practices.
Experience in a Memory Support Assisted Living setting is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a memory support or dementia care setting.

Responsibilities

Provide quality resident-directed care based on individualized resident service plans.
Assist residents with bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, and toileting according to their preferences.
Maintain residents’ cleanliness, dryness, and comfort, and promptly change soiled clothing or undergarments.
Report abnormal skin or hygiene concerns to the delegating nurse.
Document food and fluid intake and notify the delegating nurse and dietician of nutritional concerns.
Engage residents in memory-stimulating activities such as music, puzzles, and games.
Provide companionship and emotional support to reduce confusion and anxiety.
Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
Document care provided and participate in service plan updates.
Obtain shift reports and complete resident rounds promptly.
Monitor and record vital signs as ordered by the physician or delegating nurse.
Record changes in resident conditions and notify the delegating nurse appropriately.
Monitor behavioral changes that may indicate medication issues and support dementia-specific care.
Collaborate with the delegating nurse and physician on medication-plan adjustments when necessary.
Respond promptly to residents’ calls for assistance.
Measure, record, and report resident intake and output as directed, noting irregularities.
Record resident bowel functions and note irregularities.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments, including transdermal patches, nebulized inhalation medications, and pills, according to physician orders.
Follow the Five Rights of medication administration: right resident, medication, dose, route, and time.
Document medication administration in the EMR, monitor for side effects or changes in condition, and promptly report concerns to the Assisted Living Manager.
Maintain medication inventory, ensure proper storage, and check for expired medications.
Review assigned resident charts to ensure medications are administered correctly and on time.
Keep the medication cart and medication room clean, organized, and stocked.
Assist with household tasks, including meal service and light housekeeping.