CRMA/PSS

Birch Bay Retirement Village • Bar Harbor, ME

14d

About The Position

Summary: The CRMA/PSS is responsible for the administration of medication, communication with health care providers, and assures accuracy of physician orders as well as the provision of hands on care and services to meet identified resident needs. This includes coordination with other staff, implementation of the interdisciplinary service plan for each resident, reporting changes to resident condition and documenting resident physical ability to perform self care. The CRMA/PSS observes, documents, and reports all aspects of resident activities of daily living, health status, and compliance with physician orders to ensure appropriate level of care and placement. TheCRMA/PSS works under the direction of the Residential Care Coordinator and with the guidance of the RN to maintain the highest levels of physical, psychological, social and spiritual well-being in accordance with the resident service plan and current standard of care.

Requirements

• PSS certification in good standing
• One or more years experience in geriatrics
• Familiarity with memory loss care
• BLS within 120 days of hire date
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and in writing. Additional languages preferred.
• Ability for high performance under stressful situations
• Must be able to prioritize, multi-tak and follow through
• Able to stand/work for most of an 8-12 hour shift
• Must be able to bend/lift 25 - 55 lbs (assisting residents in and out of bed, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills preferred
• Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• administration of medication
• communication with health care providers
• assures accuracy of physician orders
• provision of hands on care and services to meet identified resident needs
• coordination with other staff
• implementation of the interdisciplinary service plan for each resident
• reporting changes to resident condition
• documenting resident physical ability to perform self care
• observes, documents, and reports all aspects of resident activities of daily living, health status, and compliance with physician orders to ensure appropriate level of care and placement
• works under the direction of the Residential Care Coordinator and with the guidance of the RN to maintain the highest levels of physical, psychological, social and spiritual well-being in accordance with the resident service plan and current standard of care

Benefits

• MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits.
• Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees