Resident Assistant CNA-PM Shift

About the role

Masonic Pathways Senior Living Services is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community located in the friendly community of Alma, MI. We offer independent and assisted living, short-stay rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory care services.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living, laundry, and housekeeping to support the highest level of independent function.
• Participates in daily housekeeping chores to maintain a safe, clean environment throughout the assigned area.
• Performs first aid and follows established policies on residents after incidents or accidents.
• Observes and reports changes in the resident’s condition.
• Participates in originating and following through on the resident’s individualized plan of care.
• Assists residents during the dining experience.
• Preps tables, delivers trays, assists residents as needed and cleans dining area after meals.
• Collaborates with Life Enrichment Department to coordinate and support leisure time activities.
• Timely and accurate documentation to include, but not limited to, vital signs, cares, and dietary intake as assigned.
• Administers prescribed medications to residents in accordance with facility policies, physicians’ orders, and state/provincial regulations.
• Ensures accurate documentation of medication administration, including time, dosage, and any resident responses or refusals, in the medication administration record (MAR).
• Observes residents for any adverse reactions or side effects from medications and reports concerns promptly to the licensed nurse or healthcare provider.
• Maintains proper storage, handling, and security of medications, including controlled substances, in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborates with RN Clinical Leadership and interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive resident care.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of medication administration best practices and attends required training sessions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED).
• Current and unencumbered Certified Nurse Aide certification as provided by the State of Michigan, required.
• Knowledge of proper medication handling, including dosage calculations and side effect monitoring preferred.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience

To qualify, candidates must have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED). A current and unencumbered Certified Nurse Aide certification as provided by the State of Michigan is required. Knowledge of proper medication handling, including dosage calculations and side effect monitoring, is preferred. Experience in long-term care is preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

Masonic Pathways Senior Living Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The starting hourly compensation for this position is $42.39 per hour.

Schedule

This position is available on a 12-hour shift schedule.

Contact Information

For more information, please visit our website or contact us directly.