Luther Manor is seeking a Certified Medication Assistant
2nd shift (230pm-1045pm)
Limited Full-Time (4 days a week with alternating weekend and holidays rotation)
A Certified Medication Assistant, administers and records select medications to residents. Performs general nursing assistant duties.
Essential Job Functions:
Reports potential/actual safety hazards to Maintenance, Security, RN Care Coordinator or Nursing Supervisor immediately. Implements correction actions as able.
Administer scheduled medication prescribed for routine administration according to medication administration policy and procedures. Administers select PRN medications only after the nurse has authorized the administration.
Encourages and models a team approach to accomplish the Luther Manor Mission of providing excellent care and services to our customers.
Communicate with the staff nurse any concerns related to proper care of the resident.
Take and record blood pressure and pulse as indicated in conjunction with prescribed medications.
Follow directions given by unit nurse and communicate effectively with residents and staff. Work effectively and cooperatively as a team member with all disciplines.
Follow established infection/exposure control procedures, hazardous waste policies and procedures.
Participates in In-service educational programs to increase knowledge and skills.
Adhere to the nursing assistant job description when not administering medications.
Strive for optimal use of supplies, materials; keeping in mind cost and budget limitations.
Maintain confidentiality of all residents, departmental and organizational information.
Comply with policies and procedures including attendance, uniform, etc.
Follows established policy for Medication Assistant / Tech Parameters.
May be required to perform duties as set forth on the CNA job description during a shift scheduled as Medication Technician.
May be required to work shifts as CNA on a given shift where Medication Technician hours are not available, or offered the option to go home if staffing levels permit.
Other duties as assigned.
1 year experience required
High School Education or Equivalent
Current and valid CNA certification required.
WHO IS LUTHER MANOR?
If you ask those who work here, they would say Luther Manor CARES. Luther Manor is a non-profit, Christian-based Life Plan Community that has been proudly serving the Senior community for more 60 than years! One of the few senior living facilities to offer a full continuum of care including: Independent Retirement Living, Assisted Living, Post-Acute Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing and Hospice all on our beautiful 19-acre campus located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Located between Milwaukee and Wauwatosa, we are easily accessible to freeways and bus lines. Luther Manor's 380 staff members, together with hundreds of volunteers serve more than 400 residents and patients a year and leads the way in quality care, clinical programming and abundant living for all who trust us to care.
WHAT MAKES LUTHER MANOR DIFFERENT?
Luther Manor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran' status, disability or genetic information.