Medication Nursing Assistant (MNA)

All American Assisted Living at Kingston•East Kingston, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Wellness team and make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults. In this role, you will support the health, safety, and well-being of residents through medication administration, careful observation, accurate documentation, and communication with the licensed nursing team. This is a great opportunity for an MNA who values medication safety, enjoys working with older adults, and wants to make a meaningful difference each day.

Requirements

Current and valid New Hampshire Medication Nursing Assistant credential
Any underlying nursing-assistant credential or qualification required for the position
Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety
Ability to follow medication orders, policies, procedures, and supervisory direction
Strong observation, organization, and time-management skills
Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with residents, families, nurses, pharmacies, and team members
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, as required to understand medication orders, document services, report changes in resident condition, and respond during emergencies
Ability to recognize when a concern must be reported to a licensed nurse
Ability to work independently within the assigned role while knowing when to seek nursing direction
Compassionate, patient, and dependable approach to resident care
Dependable attendance and punctuality
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and remain active throughout the workday
Ability to safely lift, transfer, push, or pull up to (physical requirement) pounds with assistance or available equipment
Ability to successfully complete required background checks, health screenings, and employment requirements

Nice To Haves

Previous assisted living, memory care, long-term care, or senior-care experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Administer medications as permitted by the employee’s current New Hampshire MNA credential
Follow provider orders, medication-administration records, community policies, and established procedures
Verify resident identity and medication information before administration
Observe residents before, during, and after medication administration
Document medication administration accurately and promptly
Report medication refusals, omissions, errors, adverse reactions, or other concerns immediately
Monitor for changes in resident condition and report concerns to the licensed nurse
Follow established medication parameters and report findings outside those parameters
Maintain medication carts, supplies, records, and storage areas
Ensure medications are stored securely and handled properly
Follow infection-control, resident-safety, and medication-security procedures
Communicate with licensed nurses, pharmacies, residents, families, and other team members as directed
Respond promptly to resident requests and emergency-call systems
Provide respectful and compassionate support to residents
Maintain resident privacy, dignity, rights, and confidentiality
Participate in required meetings, training, competency reviews, and in-service education
Seek nursing direction whenever an order, medication, resident response, or circumstance is unclear
Complete additional duties that are permitted by the employee’s credential, training, competency, and assigned role
Must hold a current and valid New Hampshire Medication Nursing Assistant credential
Credential must remain active and in good standing throughout employment
Must maintain all required training, competency, supervision, and underlying qualifications
May only administer medications and perform related duties permitted by the employee’s credential, training, competency, and assigned role
Must work under the direction and supervision required by applicable law and community policy
Must promptly report changes in resident condition, medication concerns, and situations requiring nursing judgment
May not independently perform nursing assessments, develop nursing care plans, provide nursing diagnoses, or delegate nursing care