Certified Nursing Assistant

The Palace • Coral Gables, FL

29d • Onsite

About The Position

The #1 Priority of this position is to assist residents with the self-administration of medications in accordance with physician’s order and AHCA regulations.

Requirements

• Must have a Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certificate for at least 2 years.
• Must have a high school degree or equivalent.
• Current State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs - Assistance with Medications in ALF setting certification required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Certified four (4) hour Med Pass course. Must be re-certified annually.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English required.
• Basic math skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.
• Spanish preferred.
• Responsible, always on time, resourceful, very accurate and detail-oriented.
• Flexible as to work schedule. Must be available to work on weekends, holidays & in emergencies.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communications, interpersonal skills and empathetic listening.

Responsibilities

• Keep track of medicine count and report to ADRC when it is time to refill medications according to policies & procedures.
• Maintain MOR and ensure that it is correct & up-to-date.
• Assist in transporting residents to and from the dining room as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED