Cna/Qma
About The Position
We are looking for applicants who have their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or are enrolled in a State recognized and approved training program to become a CNA. We are looking to bring onto our team, CNAs who truly care about treating residents with respect and dignity, as well as other team members. Qualified Medication Aides (QMA) are responsible for using good judgment in administering medications as ordered by the physician, observing and reporting drug reactions, and maintaining a clean working environment. QMAs may also direct nursing assistants and perform other duties as described in the nursing assistant job description. Both roles require attending required in-services, safeguarding resident welfare, fostering good relationships, and promptly answering call lights.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or enrolled in a State recognized and approved training program to become a CNA
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to bend, lift, squat, walking, grasping, ability to hear and respond to pages and call lights
Nice To Haves
- Display ability in observing and reporting drug reaction commonly suffered by residents
- Demonstrate knowledge in using the appropriate drug references
- Display an awareness of cleanliness and proper maintenance of all medication carts/rooms
- Perform other duties as described in the nursing assistant job description
- All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or designee
Responsibilities
- Observe and report any changes in resident's health status to Charge Nurse
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care) according to plan of care
- Document all care given and observations made while giving care
- Bath, shave, trim, shampoo and comb hair for residents as instructed
- Assist residents to and from chairs and into and out of bed, always using good body mechanics
- Change positions of bedfast residents
- Observe all infection control procedures as instructed
- Use of good judgment in administering medications as ordered by the physician
- Observe and report drug reaction commonly suffered by residents
- Demonstrate knowledge in using the appropriate drug references
- Maintain a clean working environment
- Direct nursing assistants if applicable
- Attend required in-services
- Be alert to and safeguard the welfare of the residents
- Foster good relationships between employees, residents, families and physicians
- Answer every call light and alarm promptly and courteously
- Clean working areas and utility rooms
- Clean and store equipment properly and as scheduled
- Report and document any accident or incident involving a resident, employee or visitor immediately to your supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
