Universal Worker II (Medication Aide) - Full-Time - Days - Eventide Prairie Commons Senior Living

Eventide•Grand Island, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Eventide Prairie Commons Assisted Living is currently hiring for a Full-Time Universal Worker II (Medication Aide (MA40)). The scheduled hours for this position is 6a-6p (12 Hours). This position also includes an every other weekend and holiday rotation. The Medication Aide requires an active, good-standing MA40 and CNA license required. Ideal Candidate: 18 years of age or older. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. 6 months experience as an aide or caregiver preferred. Active CNA license in the state of NE required Active MA40 license in the state of NE required Essential Job Duties: Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, transferring/ambulation and continence. Assists with Senior/client admissions, discharges, transfers and orientation of new employees. Follows department protocol for submission of completed documentation. Prioritizes assignments, making adjustments throughout shift to meet frequently changing/ overlapping Senior/client/caregiver/TEAMember/manager needs, call lights, when necessary. Performs work duties within the assigned work environment related to the position, as assigned by Eventide, regardless of TEAMember preference. Follows through on the comprehensive care plan/service plan as developed for each individual senior/client. Complies with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy by insuring that Protected Health Information (PHI) is safeguarded at all times. Additional essential functions while utilizing a MA40 : Prepares and administers medications and treatments, under the direction of the RN, within scope of practice as ordered by the physician and according to facility policies/procedures.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Active CNA license in the state of NE required
Active MA40 license in the state of NE required

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
6 months experience as an aide or caregiver preferred

Responsibilities

Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, transferring/ambulation and continence.
Assists with Senior/client admissions, discharges, transfers and orientation of new employees.
Follows department protocol for submission of completed documentation.
Prioritizes assignments, making adjustments throughout shift to meet frequently changing/ overlapping Senior/client/caregiver/TEAMember/manager needs, call lights, when necessary.
Performs work duties within the assigned work environment related to the position, as assigned by Eventide, regardless of TEAMember preference.
Follows through on the comprehensive care plan/service plan as developed for each individual senior/client.
Complies with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy by insuring that Protected Health Information (PHI) is safeguarded at all times.
Prepares and administers medications and treatments, under the direction of the RN, within scope of practice as ordered by the physician and according to facility policies/procedures.