Certified Medication Assistant - Full-Time, PM Shift - $2 shift diff / $2 weekend premium

Pay

$21.13 – $28.06 Hourly

Schedule

• Days: Varies
• Work Hours: 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• Hours per Shift: 8
• Shifts per Pay Period: 10
• Full‑time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

About the role

Under the supervision and direction of a licensed nurse, this Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for preparing, administering, and recording specific oral, nasal, transdermal, rectal, inhalant, and ophthalmic scheduled PRN medications to the residents of Lakeland Health Care Center (LHCC). The position requires an active CNA registration on the Wisconsin State Nurse Aide Registry and completion of the medication aide program for passing medications in a skilled‑nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of medication actions, effects on body systems, and side effects for geriatric residents.
• Administer and document scheduled medications according to LHCC medication administration policies and procedures.
• Understand and carry out verbal and/or written medication instructions.
• Recognize changes in residents’ conditions and communicate them promptly to the Unit RN or LPN.
• Take and record resident blood pressure and pulse as scheduled; report significant changes to the Unit RN or LPN.
• Report changes in resident physical and/or mental status immediately to the Unit RN or LPN.
• Provide personal hygiene care (oral care, bathing, hair shampooing, shaving, skin care, nail care, hand washing) and assist with toileting, bowel and bladder retraining, and perineal care.
• Assist with resident mobility transfers, ambulation, position changes, and range‑of‑motion exercises.
• Serve resident meals, assist during meals, interpret modified diet menus, and prepare meals accordingly.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation utensils, dishes, equipment, and resident dining areas.
• Monitor refrigerators for proper labeling, dating, storing, rotating, and use of foods; order food supplies from the main kitchen.
• Employ appropriate assistive equipment (gait belts, mechanical lifts) and use correct body mechanics when lifting, positioning, or transferring residents and belongings.
• Document cares (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, intake/output, ambulation) on flow sheets, target behavior forms, nutritional intake sheets, and electronic charting.
• Maintain cleanliness and neatness of resident rooms, make beds, and dispose of soiled linens and clothing.
• Review CNA Summary Cards daily, discuss suggested changes with the Nurse Manager, and assist with pre‑staffing information collection.
• Help establish or update plans of care (Kardex) by communicating with the Unit Manager and interdisciplinary team.
• Use standard precautions for infection control, including isolation techniques and particulate masks.
• Perform simple treatments as assigned by the Unit RN or LPN within the limits of ability, training, and Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter HFS129.
• Participate in at least twelve (12) hours of in‑service education annually to maintain Wisconsin State Registry certification and attend mandatory in‑services.
• Obtain four (4) hours of Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) in‑service instruction per year.
• Deliver care in compliance with the Resident Bill of Rights, maintaining confidentiality and respecting privacy.
• Assist with orientation of new CNAs and CNA student clinical experiences.
• Communicate problems or concerns with team members to ensure resident care outcomes and facility operations are handled efficiently.
• Respond to emergency situations per LHCC Emergency Response Plan, including resident emergencies such as bleeding, falls, seizures, and choking.
• Assist with post‑mortem care and admission of new residents.
• Label residents’ personal items.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
• Assist residents to prepare for medical appointments, board transportation vans safely, monitor positioning and safety during transport, and provide assistance at the appointment site and upon return.
• Demonstrate commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to three years of relevant prior experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic arithmetic skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification and active registration on the State Registry for Nursing Attendants.
• State of Wisconsin Medication Administration Certification.
• Criminal background check free of convictions of abuse of individuals or misappropriation of property while in a formal caretaking setting.

Skills

• Ability to perform manual tasks associated with personal care of elderly.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles.
• Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, and radiation.
• Noise level usually moderate.

Physical Demands

• Constant use of bilateral upper extremities, above/below waist and shoulder height.
• Constant walking and standing.
• Constant hand and finger manipulation of objects.
• Constant lifting and moving up to 25 lb.
• Frequent lifting and moving up to 75 lb with aid of equipment or a second person.
• Frequent unassisted lifting, pushing, or pulling of 50 lb with bending and twisting of the trunk.
• Ability to communicate with residents verbally and audibly.
• Ability to identify resident care needs through hearing and sight.
• “Constant” means at least two‑thirds of the shift; “Frequent” means at least one‑third of the shift.

Benefits

• All employees are at‑will; overtime or compensatory time provided in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Accrued Scheduled Time Off (STO) based on straight‑time hours; 10 days after 1 year, 15 days after 5 years, 20 days after 15 years of Walworth County service (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Personal Time Off: 64 hours per year as a lump sum (pro‑rated for part‑time and new hires); unused hours may be transferred to the extended sick leave bank or paid out at year‑end.
• Extended Sick Leave Bank for serious health conditions requiring three or more consecutive days off or approved leave of absence.