Medication Aide

CNA / CMA JOB DESCRIPTION

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JOB TITLE: CNA / CMA

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

REPORTS TO: Nursing Supervisor

Position Summary

The CNA/CMA provides direct personal care services to Residents in the home and assures that all company policies and procedures, standards and Residents rights are observed during his/her assignment in the home.

Position Requirements

● Adhere to the Resident Assessment and Care Plan for each of the Residents in the home.

● Provide skilled personal assistance with bathing, dressing, oral care, grooming and any other assistance needed to assure that all personal needs are met completely, in a timely manner.

● Provide dignified assistance for incontinent residents.

● Administer medication to Residents (if certified by the State as CMA) in accordance with State regulations and training standards, assuring that all medication charts are kept up to date.

● Assurance that all Resident care logs, charts, records, journals, etc. are kept current.

● Be knowledgeable at all times regarding Resident behavior problems; effect and effectiveness of medications; changes in behavior, appetite, sleeping habits; doctor’s appointments; family outings; and other pertinent information. Report any changes, accidents or incidents involving a Resident to a Supervisor immediately.

● Keep the home clean, orderly, organized, and safe at all times, and does the laundry of the home and the Residents on a regular basis.

● Prepare meals according to the menu plans (including special dietary needs) and follow the daily schedule.

● Provides focused individual Resident interaction and activities in accordance with each Residents Assessment and Care Plan, assuring appropriate movement, exercise and mental stimulation for each Resident in the home.

● Is knowledgeable of KDADS care regulations and compliance requirements.

● Interact with Residents, families, and other staff in a professional manner.

● Participate in all require staff education meetings.

● Perform other reasonable duties as requested by Management.

● Monitor over condition of the property including yard, upkeep, trash removal, snow removal, etc. and refers all home or yard maintenance problems to the Management.

● Act in the best interest of Home of the Flint Hills at all times.

● Adheres to company appearance guidelines always when working in the home, attending a staff meeting or training session, or representing the company in any other capacity.

● Become knowledgeable of all the Company’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Currently certified and in good standing by the State of Kansas as a Certified Medication Aide, or equivalent that allow for the legal administration of medication in our home or currently certified and in good standing by the State of Kansas as a Certified Nurse Aid. Successful completion of HOTFH Orientation and Training Programs.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

· Heavy lifting with assistance + gait belt

· Bending

· Squatting

· Kneeling

· Twisting

· Repetitive motions (i.e. sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting)

· Pushing / Pulling a minimum of 50 pounds (i.e. moving furniture)

· Standing for long periods of time (min. 1 hour, i.e. passing meds, washing dishes, cooking, showering assistance)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint George, KS 66535 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint George, KS 66535: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person