Certified Medication Assistant

2nd shift (2:30 pm – 10:45 pm), limited full-time (4 days a week with alternating weekend and holiday rotation).

About the Role

A Certified Medication Assistant administers and records select medications to residents. Performs general nursing assistant duties.

Responsibilities

• Encourages and models a team approach to accomplish the Luther Manor Mission of providing excellent care and services to our customers.
• Reports potential/actual safety hazards to Maintenance, Security, RN Care Coordinator or Nursing Supervisor immediately.
• Implements correction actions as able.
• Administers scheduled medication prescribed for routine administration according to medication administration policy and procedures.
• Administers select PRN medications only after the nurse has authorized the administration.
• Communicates with the staff nurse any concerns related to proper care of the resident.
• Takes and records blood pressure and pulse as indicated in conjunction with prescribed medications.
• Follows directions given by unit nurse and communicates effectively with residents and staff.
• Works effectively and cooperatively as a team member with all disciplines.
• Follows established infection/exposure control procedures, hazardous waste policies and procedures.
• Participates in in-service educational programs to increase knowledge and skills.
• Adheres to the nursing assistant job description when not administering medications.
• Strives for optimal use of supplies, materials; keeping in mind cost and budget limitations.
• Maintains confidentiality of all residents, departmental and organizational information.
• Complies with policies and procedures including attendance, uniform, etc.
• Follows established policy for Medication Assistant / Tech Parameters.
• May be required to perform duties as set forth on the CNA job description during a shift scheduled as Medication Technician.
• May be required to work shifts as CNA on a given shift where Medication Technician hours are not available, or offered the option to go home if staffing levels permit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience required
• High School Education or Equivalent
• Current and valid CNA certification required