Medication Aide-Certified/ CNA

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Chapel Hill, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Signature HealthCARE of Chapel Hill is a 108-bed facility that offers a wide array of services from short-term rehabilitation to traditional long-term care. It is our mission as a family-based organization to revolutionize the healthcare industry through a culture of resident centered healthcare services, personalized spirituality, and real quality of life initiatives. Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company offering integrated services across multiple states. Our continuum of care includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services supported by innovative technologies like telehealth and Care.ai-enabled solutions. We are committed to advancing person-directed care and quality outcomes. Many of our facilities continue to receive high performance ratings and accreditations. As an award-winning organization recognized over the years by national outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, we take pride in fostering compassionate care environments and being an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.

Requirements

Current Medication Aide Certification and Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of practice.
Strong attention to detail with accurate medication preparation and documentation skills.
Knowledge of facility policies and applicable state regulations governing medication administration.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a nursing team and under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change.
must be both CMA AND CNA certified in NC

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the Charge Nurse and Director of Nursing.
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications as ordered by the attending physician, per state and federal guidelines.
Adhere to the 5 rights of medication administration (right resident, right mediation, right does, right route, right time).
Observe and document medication administration, including any refusals, omissions, or errors, and promptly notify the Charge Nurse.
Monitor medication supply levels and coordinate with the Charge Nurse to ensure adequate stock is maintained.
Adhere to controlled substances, narcotic recordkeeping, and medication destruction requirements per state and federal guidelines.
Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide CNA-level care as needed and directed.
Participate in quality assurance and process improvement activities as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing.