MNA Medication Nursing Assistant

Benchmark Senior Living•Salem, NH

About The Position

Greystone Farm at Salem is seeking a compassionate MNA Medication Nursing Assistant to provide care to residents in a warm, comfortable, home-like environment. This is a full-time position with a 4 p.m.–9 p.m. schedule and pay of $25–$26.50 per hour. The role includes medication-related documentation and communication, monitoring residents’ status, and helping prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Requirements

Hold a state Medication Technician License and demonstrate competency in drug administration according to the state-approved protocol.
Successfully complete a medication technician competency review, supervised by an RN or RCD, quarterly.
Have CPR certification or be able to obtain it within six months of hire.
Complete a state-approved drug administration training course and receive a certificate of satisfactory completion.
Hold current nursing assistant certification, or have successfully completed a certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program.

Nice To Haves

High school education preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate questions, concerns, and discrepancies related to medication administration to the Resident Care Director (RCD).
Communicate significant changes in a resident’s mental or physical status to the RCD.
Document supervision of residents’ self-administration in the medication administration record (MAR).
Document and notify the RCD about administration of PRN medications.
Document PRN medications and their effects.
Recognize and assist in preventing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.