Med Aide ICF

Northfield Retirement Communities•Scottsbluff, NE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide direct care to residents and administer medication under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse. The position may be assigned to any Northfield Retirement Communities Long Term Care or Assisted Living facility. Variety of shifts are available, with flexible scheduling possible: day shifts from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., evening shifts from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Assisted Living night shifts from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wage is negotiable.

Requirements

Successfully complete the basic Nursing Assistant course and competency evaluation program required by the State of Nebraska and be listed on the Nursing Assistant Registry.
Successfully complete the State of Nebraska-approved 40-hour Medication Aide Course and be listed on the registry as a Medication Aide Nursing Home.
Be competent to provide nursing-related services.
Maintain at least 12 hours of in-service training per year, as required by the facility and Nebraska regulations, including six hours every six months; complete training on medication and/or medication administration topics.
Meet the stated minimum-age qualification; the posting says “at least sixteen (18) years of age.”
Must not have been convicted of a crime related to services provided under this job description, including crimes involving moral turpitude, assault, or violence.
Be able to speak and understand English or a language understood by a substantial portion of the facility’s residents.
Have the physical ability to perform job-related duties, which may require lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling.
Possess personal qualities that support good interpersonal relationships, including respect for each person as an individual, kindness, and loyalty.
Have basic computer skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Pass yearly competency testing demonstrating knowledge and ability to perform necessary Medication Aide skills.
Demonstrate continued competency in medication provision according to facility and State of Nebraska guidelines.
Be able to work at any Northfield Retirement Communities Long Term Care or Assisted Living facility as assigned.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care, including bathing, skin care, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, and assistance with dressing and undressing.
Assist residents with feeding and distribute meal trays.
Measure and record residents’ intake and output.
Weigh residents using upright, chair, and bed scales, and report changes within 3 pounds to the charge nurse.
Assist with turning and positioning residents and use proper transfer techniques.
Use medical equipment safely, including canes, crutches, walkers, Hoyer lifts, side rails, braces, and splints.
Follow established medication aide practices and medication administration standards.
Obtain report from the nurse being relieved and follow through on recorded medication changes.
Administer medications accurately and on time.
Document medication effectiveness and adverse effects, and report resident changes to the charge nurse.
Verify narcotic counts and exchange keys.
Order, receive, and store medications according to procedures.
Help keep residents’ rooms clean and supplied.
Assist with resident admissions and discharges as directed.
Maintain a safe, clean environment for residents and coworkers and initiate corrective action.
Perform nursing tasks as directed, such as taking vital signs and collecting specimens.
Provide proper and safe care of residents’ clothing and valuables.
Promptly report changes in residents’ conditions, including skin integrity, to the supervising nurse.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Document intake and output, resident condition, and care provided according to facility policies and procedures.
Answer call lights and make rounds at least every two hours unless otherwise directed.
Complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
Listen to resident and family complaints and report problems to the charge nurse.
Follow resident care plans and assignment sheets accurately.
Work cooperatively with residents, nursing and restorative staff, physicians, families, consultants, ancillary service providers, and other departments and team members.
Wear a neat, clean uniform with a name tag and gait belt and maintain a professional appearance.
Report to work as scheduled and demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
Assume accountability for information in the employee handbook.
Observe infection control procedures and follow Resident Rights policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.