Full-Time Night CNA/Medication Technician- ALF- Mapleton (56205)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Mapleton, UT

21h

About The Position

The CNA/Medication Technician assists licensed nursing staff, as delegated, by administering residents’ daily medications in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and state requirements. The role also provides direct resident care and supports residents’ health, dignity, rights, and safety. The position is non-exempt and hourly, with no direct reports. The Medication Technician administers routine oral, inhalation, and topical medications; monitors for adverse reactions and changes in residents’ conditions; documents medication administration and relevant condition changes; and follows medication-management instructions. Related duties include taking vital signs, stocking and auditing medication carts, removing discontinued medications, and safely handling and storing medications. The employee responds to resident requests and performs other assigned direct-care duties. The role requires compliance with facility policies, applicable regulations, confidentiality requirements, infection-control and safety practices, and emergency procedures. The employee must complete assigned training and competency assessments, report concerns and incidents through the appropriate channels, and assist with resident evacuation during emergencies. The position may involve working beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs, as well as physical activity and exposure to infectious materials and other workplace conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current/active Food Handlers Permit.
Certified nursing assistant status.
Completion of Rocky Mountain Med Tech training.
Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family members, and staff.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and perform bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, and other common physical movements needed for the position.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Meets facility general health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years of experience as a CNA.

Responsibilities

Administer routine daily oral, inhalation, and topical medications to residents under the delegation of a licensed nurse, unless otherwise allowed by state law.
Observe residents for adverse drug reactions and report problems to the nurse.
Record medication administration according to company policies and procedures.
Follow written or verbal instructions for managing medications.
Observe residents for changes in condition and document those changes.
Perform medication-administration-related tasks, including taking vital signs, stocking medication carts, conducting medication-cart audits, and removing discontinued medications.
Handle and store medications safely.
Respond to resident requests and perform other assigned direct-care duties.
Treat residents with dignity and respect and promote and protect their rights.
Follow facility policies and procedures, standards of business conduct, and applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control measures to protect residents and staff.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information in verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Report policy or regulatory noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of resident abuse, neglect, misappropriation, exploitation, or mistreatment to the appropriate personnel.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during activation of the facility emergency plan.
Report work-related injuries and illnesses promptly to a supervisor.
Complete assigned training and skills-competency requirements.
Assist with evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Report information about residents’ conditions to the nurse on call and Executive Director.
Work beyond normal working hours and on weekends or holidays when necessary, and respond to emergency call-backs when required.