Medication Aide/CNA PT 3p - 11p EOW

ARBOR ACRES UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•$19 - $22

About The Position

Duties and Responsibilities Administer medication using the 6 rights of medication administration- Right medication, Right resident, Right dose, Right route, Right time and Right documentation. Monitor for changes in the residents vital signs, behavior or any adverse reactions from medications- if any must report to the charge nurse. Chart all prescription and nonprescription medications you administer in the electronic medical record (EMAR and ETAR) after you administer them.Follow all facility standards and regulations to ensure the safety of all residents and staff Assists the nursing staff in providing care to geriatric patients using knowledge of and techniques for dealing with problems associated with aging. Assists residents with personal grooming and dressing. Assists residents with use of toilet and/or bedpan. Transports residents to and from meals, activities and other areas as needed. Responds promptly to resident call bells or requests from residents and any emergencies within ten (10) minutes. Provides non-skilled treatments such as measurement of vital signs, turning and positioning, transfers, recording of bowel and bladder function, care for the incontinent, including skin care, range of motion exercises, assistance with walking, testing of urine, recording of in-take and out-put, application and release of protective restraints, weighing and measuring, administration of non-medicated enemas and vaginal irrigations, collections of voided urine specimens and stool specimens, and post-mortem care of the body. Assists residents with the dining experience. Communicates reports of residents’ conditions, especially any unusual incidents or changes. Assesses clothing for cleaning needs, labeling and appropriate storage. Assists residents with social activities. Records supply usage. Assists with maintaining residents’ environment. Performs any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor. Qualifications Be able to express verbal ideas and impart information to residents and residents’ families. Extensive ability to respond to emergencies rapidly. Must be able to operate Hoyer Lift and Arjo whirlpool tubs. Work habits should include regular attendance, punctuality, teamwork, initiative, willingness to learn, dependability and promptness. Must be able to perform mental functions and withstand moderate amounts of stress. Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the demands of a 24 hour daily operation. Strong verbal communication skills. The ability to read, to write, and to speak fluently and correctly in the English language. Ability to embody and uphold the corporate personality and culture of Arbor Acres with its emphasis on warmth, caring, generation of community, enthusiasm, achievement of excellence, and joy.

Requirements

Be able to express verbal ideas and impart information to residents and residents’ families.
Extensive ability to respond to emergencies rapidly.
Must be able to operate Hoyer Lift and Arjo whirlpool tubs.
Work habits should include regular attendance, punctuality, teamwork, initiative, willingness to learn, dependability and promptness.
Must be able to perform mental functions and withstand moderate amounts of stress.
Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the demands of a 24 hour daily operation.
Strong verbal communication skills.
The ability to read, to write, and to speak fluently and correctly in the English language.
Ability to embody and uphold the corporate personality and culture of Arbor Acres with its emphasis on warmth, caring, generation of community, enthusiasm, achievement of excellence, and joy.
High School Diploa or GED required
At least one year of experience as a medication aide/ CNA in long term care
Certified as a Medication Aide in the State of North Caroline and registered with the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
Certified as a Nurse Aide I and registered with the North Carolina Department of Facility Services Nurse Aide Registry.
BLS Certification through the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Administer medication using the 6 rights of medication administration- Right medication, Right resident, Right dose, Right route, Right time and Right documentation.
Monitor for changes in the residents vital signs, behavior or any adverse reactions from medications- if any must report to the charge nurse.
Chart all prescription and nonprescription medications you administer in the electronic medical record (EMAR and ETAR) after you administer them.
Follow all facility standards and regulations to ensure the safety of all residents and staff
Assists the nursing staff in providing care to geriatric patients using knowledge of and techniques for dealing with problems associated with aging.
Assists residents with personal grooming and dressing.
Assists residents with use of toilet and/or bedpan.
Transports residents to and from meals, activities and other areas as needed.
Responds promptly to resident call bells or requests from residents and any emergencies within ten (10) minutes.
Provides non-skilled treatments such as measurement of vital signs, turning and positioning, transfers, recording of bowel and bladder function, care for the incontinent, including skin care, range of motion exercises, assistance with walking, testing of urine, recording of in-take and out-put, application and release of protective restraints, weighing and measuring, administration of non-medicated enemas and vaginal irrigations, collections of voided urine specimens and stool specimens, and post-mortem care of the body.
Assists residents with the dining experience.
Communicates reports of residents’ conditions, especially any unusual incidents or changes.
Assesses clothing for cleaning needs, labeling and appropriate storage.
Assists residents with social activities.
Records supply usage.
Assists with maintaining residents’ environment.
Performs any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor.