Full-Time Night CNA/Medication Technician- ALF- Mapleton (55714)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Mapleton, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA/Medication Technician assists licensed nursing staff, as delegated, by administering residents’ daily medications as ordered by a physician and in accordance with nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and state requirements. The role also responds to resident requests and performs other direct care duties as assigned. The position requires respectful, confidential, and compliant care. The technician follows safety, hygiene, and infection-control practices; protects residents’ rights and health information; reports concerns, incidents, and suspected abuse or neglect; and participates in required training, competency assessments, safety drills, and emergency-plan responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned by the Administrator.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified nursing assistant (CNA).
Current/active Food Handlers Permit.
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 and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
Ability to relay information about a resident’s condition to the nurse on call and Executive Director.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and perform job-related movements, including bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and overhead lifting.
Meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Ability to assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.
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’ experience as a CNA.

Responsibilities

Administer routine daily oral, inhalation, and topical medications under licensed-nurse delegation unless state law allows otherwise.
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 medication-management instructions.
Observe residents for changes in condition and document those changes.
Perform medication-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 direct care duties as assigned.
Treat residents with dignity and respect and promote and protect their rights.
Follow facility policies, procedures, standards of business conduct, and applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Use appropriate safety, hygiene, and infection-control practices 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 abuse, neglect, misappropriation, exploitation, or mistreatment to appropriate personnel.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals according to facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during an emergency plan activation.
Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to a supervisor.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations when needed.
Work beyond normal hours and on weekends or holidays when necessary, and respond to call-back during emergency conditions.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Administrator.