Full-Time Night CNA/Medication Technician- ALF- Mapleton

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Mapleton, UT

8d•$18 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA/Medication Technician assists licensed nursing staff, as delegated, by administering daily medications to residents in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and state requirements. The role is based at Maple Landing Assisted Living in Mapleton, Utah, and reports to the Resident Care Coordinator/Executive Director or Administrator. It is a non-exempt, hourly position with no direct reports. The position also involves observing and documenting residents’ conditions, reporting adverse drug reactions or other concerns to the nurse, and completing tasks related to medication administration and direct resident care. The employee is expected to protect residents’ dignity, rights, safety, and confidential information; follow facility policies and applicable regulations; and participate in required training, emergency drills, and facility emergency procedures. The role requires communication and teamwork, tact and patience when interacting with residents, families, staff, visitors, and others, and the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant. The employee must be able to move throughout the workday, assist with evacuations, and perform physical movements such as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and overhead lifting. Working conditions may include exposure to infectious materials, air contaminants, odors, falls or burns from equipment, emotionally challenging interactions, frequent interruptions, and emergency call-backs. Work beyond normal hours and on weekends or holidays may be necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current/active Food Handlers Permit.
Certified nursing assistant.
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 work as a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
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 work with difficult residents, family members, and staff.
Ability to relay information concerning a resident’s condition to the nurse on call and Executive Director.
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 evacuation of residents during emergencies.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Subject to call-back during emergency conditions.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years’ experience as a CNA.

Responsibilities

Administer routine daily oral, inhalation, and topical medications under delegation of a licensed nurse, unless otherwise permitted by state law.
Observe residents for adverse drug reactions and report problems to the nurse.
Record medication administration in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Follow written or verbal instructions for managing medications.
Observe residents for changes in condition and document those changes.
Perform medication-related tasks, including taking vital signs, stocking medication carts, conducting med 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 and procedures, standards of business conduct, and applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures to protect residents and themselves.
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 according to facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training and fulfill assigned duties during facility emergency-plan activation.
Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to a supervisor.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Communicate information about a resident’s condition to the nurse on call and Executive Director.
Assist in resident evacuations during emergency situations.