Trained Medication Aide - LTC. Current CNA wanting to take the TMA class

LifeCare Medical Center•Greenbush, MN

13h•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

LifeCare Medical Center has been dedicated to providing quality healthcare in our region since 1915. We value every person and take our patients’ healthcare needs seriously. Our employees are the foundation for our success. We’ve fostered a collaborative environment centered around compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. At LifeCare, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a life-changing career within a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect. As the third-largest employer in Roseau County, LifeCare Medical Center is continually seeking motivated, dedicated, and compassionate leaders passionate about delivering the best in healthcare services. We are committed to our communities and take pride in our medical heritage.

Requirements

Must meet regulatory requirements for a certified nursing assistant in the State of Minnesota
Active on the Minnesota State Nurse Aide Registry
Successful completion of the trained medication aide certification
Strong communication & interpersonal relationship skills
Commitment to providing quality person-centered care
Good critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of on-the-job experience as a certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility is preferred
Training and experience in geriatric nursing is preferred

Responsibilities

Administers and documents inhalers, eye drops, ear drops, oral, rectal, and topical medications as ordered under the supervision and guidelines of the charge nurse.
Assists in meeting the resident’s physical, mental, spiritual, psychosocial, and social needs under the supervision, guidance, and instruction of the supervisor in charge.
Administers medications, provides treatments, and documents under the supervision of the charge nurse.
Promoting residents’ well-being and satisfaction by supporting resident-centered care and participating in the interdisciplinary team as it establishes and implements the residents’ plan of care with the resident/resident representative.
Participates in a quality work team by promoting teamwork to provide resident-centered care, engaging in team problem-solving, and achieving team/individual successes. Including participating in supportive orientation and training of new staff.
Maintaining a safe, comfortable, and functional environment by assessing the household for potential hazards and utilizing appropriate techniques in sanitation, infection control, hazardous waste management, fire safety, disaster preparedness, and emergency care.
Maintaining a “home” in the physical environment, fostering a welcoming atmosphere, enhancing household relationships through shared activities of living, promoting compassionate service among the team by offering emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to all residents, and evaluating and addressing the household's successes and needs.
Dementia Sensitivity: able to demonstrate and nurture care practices for persons with dementia that meet their needs while promoting individualized, person-centered care and a sense of well-being.