Cna/ Med Tech - Full Time

Provides routine resident services using effective, outcome focused services, such as medication and treatment procedures including charting, nourishment, activities of daily living (ADL's), etc. Provides and documents services and responds to resident needs. Must be licensed in the state of Virginia as a Registered Medication Aide and a Certified Nurse Aide.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate from an approved certified Nursing Assistant Program.

• Licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Virginia AND Licensed Medication Aide in Virginia.

• CPR/AED certification required.

• Graduate of a medication training program, including insulin module and meet 54.1-34-8 Code of Virginia Requirement.

• Experience preferred.

Job Duties

• The Medication Aide provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community as well as assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.

• The Medication Aide encourages all residents to function at their highest level of independence and to participate in community activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within medication and nursing assistance, typically acquired through certified program.

• Basic verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of common medical processes and treatments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• May include frequent lifting (up to 50lbs).

• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.

• Ability to work inside and outside to effectively make rounds daily throughout the facility and to respond to problems and emergencies.

• Ability to lift and move residents.

• Universal staffing, holiday, inclement weather, and a flexible work schedule are required in health services to meet the needs of the job.

• Exposure to the sights, sounds and odors of a typical long-term care and health care environment serving senior citizens, some with dementia.

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