CNA Med Aide II - The Retreat

IMMANUEL LIVING•Kalispell, MT

8d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA Med Aide II serves as a member of a multidisciplinary care team and facilitates quality care guided by residents’ individualized care plans, Immanuel Living and Nursing department policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal guidelines. The role provides resident care within the employee’s scope of practice, assists with dispensing prescribed medications subject to specified exclusions, documents care, communicates with residents and care-team members, and helps maintain a safe, orderly environment.

Requirements

Successfully complete a board-approved Medication Aide II training program and examination.
Have at least 4,000 hours (approximately two years) of CNA work experience in a long-term care facility.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Familiarity with state and federal guidelines pertaining to long-term care and the Medication Aide role.
Current Montana Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Current Montana Medication Aide II certification.
Current CPR/BLS certification and up-to-date First Aid knowledge.
Complete required education credits during the licensure period, as required by the State of Montana.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work under time or deadline pressures.
Have close-up and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to read fine print accurately.
Occasionally lift, reach, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds, and rarely up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide resident care safely and hospitably in accordance with care plans, assignment sheets, worksheets, and provider and nurse instructions, within scope of practice.
Assist with dispensing prescribed medications, excluding PRN medications, injections, rectal medications, and medications administered through a G tube.
Answer call lights in a timely manner.
Keep resident rooms neat and orderly.
Assist residents to and from meals, meetings, and activities as needed.
Accurately document resident care in the EMR.
Inform nurses promptly of changes in resident condition.
Charge out billable supplies.
Give the Charge/Medication Nurse a report at the end of the assigned shift.
Answer the unit telephone when the nurse is unavailable.
Communicate accurately, considerately, and professionally with residents, coworkers, managers, and residents’ family members while respecting residents’ privacy.
Participate in assigned training and meetings.
Help create and maintain a safe home for residents and a safe workplace; work safely and help coworkers work safely.
Keep the Nourishment Room, Soiled Linen Room, bathing areas, Clean Linen Room, and unit equipment storage areas neat and orderly.
Function effectively as a team member, assist coworkers with concerns, and direct them to appropriate resources.
Maintain professional working relationships and deal with residents, families, and coworkers with understanding, patience, and tact.