Parkshore - Certified Nursing Assistants and Medication Managers

Parkshore is a lakefront retirement community located in Seattle's picturesque Madison Park neighborhood. Our dedication to our residents is matched only by our passion for our team, and we are currently growing! As a Transforming Age community, Parkshore is comprised of dedicated and caring people who have a strong desire to enrich the lives of older adults and our team members.

Why Parkshore?

• Work/Life Balance: We have multiple shifts and flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Retirement for our full time team members
• Generous Paid Time Off and other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members
• A culture of FUN and commitment to the care of our residents, our communities and each other
• Your opinion matters: We share ideas, we listen and work together to make great things happen

Responsibilities

Certified Nursing Assistants

• Read, understand, and follow the resident’s individually designed ADL directives.
• Make accurate chart notes daily on residents’ conditions, and chart on flow sheets and report any changes to supervisor.
• Assist residents with bathing, use of facilities, oral hygiene, grooming, nail clipping, and dressing.
• Assist in serving meals, leading and attending activities.
• Remain current with all changes regarding residents and department operations; check schedules and activities to assist residents as necessary.
• Assist in the admission and discharge of residents.
• Record vital signs and conditions on a scheduled basis or as needed.
• Provide verbal and physical assists to residents in transfers/ambulation.
• Answer calls for assistance promptly and report any possible safety hazards.
• Maintain neat and clean work areas.
• Keep resident rooms in order; provides comfortable, clean, safe environment at all times; dress residents as conditions require.
• Ensure assigned residents are provided an opportunity to participate in social, physical, creative, and spiritual activities of their choice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CNAs Who Are Also Medication Managers

• Prepare and pass medication for residents as ordered by a physician, reporting any medication errors, side effects or problems to supervisor or physician.
• Document administration or refusal of medication in required format and style.
• Maintain documentation and communication log in accordance with required procedures, using electronic system when appropriate.
• Reorder meds as needed, following appropriate protocols.
• Following medication policies and procedures is responsible for the delivery, ordering, re-ordering, storage, documentation and destruction of medications.
• Ensures that medication is available when needed through on time refills.
• Orders labs as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus additional specialized training
• Must have a current CNA/NAR/HCA license in good standing.
• Must have current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Certified Medication Aide/Medication Manager (for those hired as CNA/Medication Manager)
• Must be able to read/write/speak sufficiently in English in order to complete responsibilities of the position.
• Completion of background check, drug test, and may require other pre-employment tasks such as fingerprint, physical, and TB test as required by state/local guidelines.

Pay

$22 to $30 per hour DOE and Med Manager certification.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Retirement for full-time team members
• Generous Paid Time Off and other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members