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Position Summary:

The overall purpose of the medication aide position is to administer oral and topical medications to residents. Incumbents perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations, and consistent with facility policies. Incumbents also perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort, and well-being of the residents.

Position Responsibilities:

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy
• Must demonstrate knowledge of five rights of medication administration
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned o as may be required by certain medications
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy
• Must be able to push/pull medication cart for extended periods
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Documents reason for and response to PRN medications in a timely manner
• May dispense narcotics and must account for them under the supervision of the licensed nurse per facility policy
• Properly secures medication carts/medication room per state/federal regulations and facility policy
• Attends facility education in-services
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

• State certification as a nursing assistant
• State approved medication administration certification
• Complete familiarity with duties of a certified nursing assistant
• Highly developed observation skills are desirable
• Functional literacy in English is required
• Tolerance, patience, empathy and concern are desirable
• Vision must be adequate to read medication labels, etc.

Position Summary:

The overall purpose of the certified nurse’s aide (CNA) position is to provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with company policy.
• Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents
• Advises supervising charge nurse of resident status at beginning and end of shift
• Contributes knowledge of resident conditions/needs to resident care plans
• Assists in the implementation of care plans as directed within the parameters of established policy and procedure
• Observes and reports on resident’s conditions, and documents observations as required
• Promotes safe/clean environment
• Complies with requirements of procedures for safe lifting and/or safe transfer of residents per established policies and procedures
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Assures that equipment is clean and functional
• Attends in-service training programs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

• State certification as a nursing assistant
• Complete familiarity with duties of a certified nursing assistant
• Highly developed observation skills are desirable
• Functional literacy in English is required
• Tolerance, patience, empathy and concern are desirable

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