Certified Nurse Assistant-Med Tech (CNA-M) Make your own schedule!!

KARE•Portland, ME

About The Position

Do You KARE? Join the KARE Revolution! Are you a licensed CNA-M? KARE is coming to Maine! Apply to be a HERO today. For more info about KARE, please watch this brief video: KARE is looking for Heroes in Portland, ME! Earn HERO Real-Time Pay™ Make your own schedule Refer friends and earn $$$ Bonuses TO WORK WITH KARE YOU MUST DOWNLOAD OUR APP!! Search in the App Store for "KARE HEROES" At KARE, our mission is to transform caregivers like you into SUPERHEROES and allow care based communities to call on you to save the day! At KARE we connect caregivers and nurses with hundreds of Senior Housing and Post Acute Facilities in your area. Here's how it works. after you download our app (don't worry, we will tell you how), we will verify some simple information about you (Contact info, nurse/caregiver license info, credentials, etc) And after a quick interview, if you have what it takes, you will become our newest HERO!!

Requirements

A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Active CNA-M license in Maine
Ability to lift at least 51 lbs on a regular basis and physically able to help residents who require physical assistance
Read, write, speak and understand the English language
Experience with caring for residents with memory impairment if assigned to memory care areas of the community

Responsibilities

Provide residents with medication administration and treatment assistance and services according to the health care provider’s orders
Supervise residents who self-administer medication while following community and regulatory guidelines
Report any changes in residents’ physical condition and/or behaviors
Maintain resident records regarding medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents and observations
Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor.
Provide emotional and social support to residents.
Support the dining staff and possibly assist in the dining room.
Possibly assist with laundry needs of the community or residents.
Document daily log of assistance.
Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
Respect residents’ confidentiality.
Be familiar and comfortable with emergency equipment and procedures.
Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Community.
Perform other duties as assigned.