Sterling Ridge Senior Living

Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician

Las Vegas, NV, USPosted 12 days ago

Job Description

The Medication Tech is responsible for maintaining the safe and secure delivery of medications and health related items to the residents within the Community during the direction and supervision of the Health Services Director or other licensed staff. The Medication Tech assists in developing, coordinating and performing the tasks on the service plan according to the resident's preferences and abilities.

Additionally, the Medication Tech serves as shift leader providing assistance, guidance, and monitoring to the Resident Assistants on the same shift.

Physical Requirments

Ability to walk, reach and bend comfortable and frequently while moving through the Community
Ability to sit or stand comfortably for extended periods, with appropriate breaks
Ability to push wheelchairs and medication carts, ambulate residents and lift, push and pull up to 30 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Fine hand coordination and visual acuity

Required Certification

Active CNA certification
16-hr Medication Management Certificate
Ability to pass criminal background check and drug test
CPR and First Aid certified
Food Handlers Card

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Communication:
Ability to listen effectively, read written directions, comprehend verbal instructions and write at a level necessary to accomplish job
Ability to communicate effectively with other staff members, supervisors, residents and visitors both verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality of both resident and Community information
Learning and development:
Ability and willingness to acquire and apply new knowledge or skills for work
Organizational Awareness:
Knowledge of departmental policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles and values
Ability to recognize when decisions or information should be referred to a supervisor
Professionalism:
Self-motivated with the ability to work with little or no supervision
Interacts in a professional manner with the public, residents and staff, works cooperatively with administration and displays willingness to assist co-workers
Displays professional, mature behavior and attitude in speech and action
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the requirement of the job
Maintains reliable attendance record and notifies supervisor if late or unable to work
Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of the Community and has awareness of appropriate practices in accordance with the regulations of the State.
Organizes and utilizes time efficiently, sets priorities to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner and keeps work area neat and clean
Abides by established policies and procedures of the Community
Teamwork:
Works well as a member of a team showing ability and willingness to listen openly to others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and works with others to complete assignments and achieve goals
Ability to evaluate people and situations in order to respond appropriately to a variety of personalities
Resident Rights:
Demonstrates compassion for the elderly and sick and the ability to relate to the elderly population in a positive manner demonstrating respect for resident rights, privacy and self-determination
Supports the philosophy and approach to care used by the Community
Demonstrates consistently pleasant demeanor and tone of voice
Ability to demonstrate effective resident supervision
Capable of performing the essential functions of this position
Orders, stores and assists with medications according to Community and regulatory policy and procedure, and current physician orders
Administer routine non-injectable, oral, rectal, or topical medications, following accepted practices, a as ordered by the physician
Maintain accurate medication and treatment records
Record medications or treatments administered or omitted on the resident’s clinical record sheet
Record reasons a medication was omitted or if a PRN medication was given
Record narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet
Promptly report any medication errors made or noted. Complete appropriate forms
Maintains service plans and may participate in *Service Plan* reviews when deemed appropriate by Health Services Director
Receives reports from the previous shift Resident Assistants and Medication Tech(s)
Reads the Communication Log and shower schedule for information and changes at the beginning of each day
Documents in the Communication Log and Progress notes, as appropriate throughout the day
Assists residents with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, First Aid wound care, and communication with outside healthcare professionals
Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and universal precautions
Documents care given adhering to Community policies and procedures
Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Assures doors are alarmed during scheduled times
Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments, clothing, and linen to the Health Services Director or Executive Director
Completes an Incident Report form as needed for any unusual occurrence, whether with a resident or coworker
Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental status as directed
Maintains current resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert and monthly charting
Oversees and monitors floor staff as acting supervisor in the absence of Health Services Director or Licensed Nurse

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains current knowledge of regulations affecting resident care
Ability to work with wide range of persons and needs
Reports all incidents and injuries to supervisor immediately, whether to self or witnessed incidents and injuries to residents, employees or visitors
Attends and participates in training, in-services and staff meetings
Other duties as assigned

Pay: $20.00 per hour