CNA/Med Aide

The Davis Community•Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

INTRODUCTION The Davis Community is a vibrant senior living neighborhood and has been a proud corporate citizen of Wilmington, NC for over 60 years. Established as a skilled nursing facility in the early 1960s, Davis quickly became the premier healthcare center for senior care, and while they have grown and evolved, adding to services offered, we continue to be highly regarded in the region as a community that emphasizes compassion, care, and show of respect and dignity for residents. COMMUNITY CULTURE At The Davis Community, deliberate and diligent efforts are made to emphasize and focus on an underlying culture of respect and service that can be seen and felt by all. Employees, residents, and guests of the community are treated with respect and personalized care to the best of the organization's ability. The desire to continue to elevate all aspects of services is preeminent so that Davis can provide an empowering and caring retirement atmosphere filled with friends, enjoyment, and a fulfilling sense of community. State-of-the-art Facilities On-demand Pay Benefits begin after 30 days Low-cost lunches Free Membership to our gym and indoor pool Shift differential Work-life Balance Growth Competitive Wages We spend about 2,000 hours per year at work. Why not make that time matter! For us, 'work that matters' is less about what you do, and more about how you do it. The Davis Community requires that all current and new employees, including contract staff, receive an annual influenza vaccination and TB skin test unless a reasonable or disability accommodation is granted. The primary purpose of the CNA/Med Aide is to assist in the administration of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with the established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.

Requirements

Successfully demonstrate competency validation under the supervision of a Registered Nurse employed by DHC.
Works in a well lighted, temperature controlled office area
Continual exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious disease.
Exposure to some noise and stress
Ability to effectively communicate with people
Ability to perform mathematical functions
Read, write and speak English
Physical exertion required no more than 60% of the time. Physical exertion also is described as standing, stooping, kneeling, and bending.
Intermittent lifting and carrying of objects weighing between 30-40 pounds and pushing of objects weighing at least 100 pounds.
Sufficiently mobile to push wheelchairs, carts and equipment.
Good communication skills both verbal and written with ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Posses good organizational ability and strong interpersonal skills
High School diploma or GED preferred. Must take the NC BON approved Med Aide certification course and pass written examination.
Must maintain listing on NA1 (CNA) registry and Certified Medication Aide registry in accordance with the laws of North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

Experience: Preferred but not required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Accurately and safely prepare, administer and document the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician, utilizing the 6 rights of medication administration.
Document all entries in the electronic MAR following DHC procedures and established nursing standards. Follow DHC procedures for documentation of medications held or refused by resident.
Promptly notify nurse of med error or near misses.
Ensure medications are properly labeled/dated following labeling practices of DHC and Omnicare Pharmacy.
Knowledge of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by DHC, Pharmacists, and Physicians.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs/workshops related to medication administration.
During periods of nursing service need, will follow the directive to perform CNA duties.