Certified Nurses Aide - Medication Tech

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Medication Tech

Position Summary

The CNA/Med Tech will provide direct care to our residents that follows a personalized medication and treatment plan. As per state regulations, and completion of required training and certification, the CNA/Med Tech will assist with the self-administration of medication and treatments prescribed by the health care provider and will observe and report unexpected responses. In addition to assisting residents with medications, CNA/Med Tech will maintain the cleanliness of the medicine supply room, audit medication carts and provide accurate accounting of all medications. Demonstrates respectful treatment of the dignity, privacy, and individuality of the Residents, guests, and co-workers. Incorporate an understanding of Mercy mission and values into work performance.

Mission Statement

Sustained and inspired by their relationship with God and one another, the mission of the Sisters of Mercy is to respond with vision and compassion to the needs of people who are poor, sick, and uneducated. This mission guides the daily work of all employees as we extend compassion and mercy, promote social justice, and strive to live mercifully.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide responsible assistance of medication to residents according to physician order, observing ingestion or other application, or administering medication, using specified procedures.

• May receive supply of ordered medications and apportion, mix, or assemble drugs for administration to resident using specified procedures.

  Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares reports or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.

• Document medications given onto Medication Administration Record (MAR) as they are administered and reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.

• Know and adhere to five rights of safe medication administration.

• Ensure Prescription label and storage procedures are followed

• Count narcotics and other controlled drugs at the end of each shift.

• Order medications in a timely manner to ensure adequate supply.

• Observe residents' ability to perform daily ADL's and social skills, communicate potential difficulties or opportunities to the appropriate team member.

• Complete Incident Report for Change of Conditions or unusual occurrences impacting the Sister(s).

• Prepare folders with required paperwork to accompany Sisters for upcoming medical appointments and help to file, in medical record, paperwork that is returned from medical appointments.

• Participate in all training offered by employer and maintains on-going training requirements.

• Gives direct personal care, such as bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, removal of facial hair, nail care, skin care, back care, etc. Nutrition care includes assisting with dining, serving meals and snacks, filling water containers, and encouraging hydration, feeding residents, and assisting in examinations/treatments under the supervision of designated staff. Mobility care includes ambulating, transferring, lifting, positioning, or assisting residents to and from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, toilets, tubs and showers.

• Perform other duties as assigned to assist with the safety of the Sisters of Mercy and their environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.

• Current CPR certification.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of one year of experience working with older adults.

• Ability to work flexible hours.

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Preferred

• Experience working in a faith-based or mission-driven environment.

• Willingness to understand and respect the traditions and culture of the Sisters of Mercy and the Catholic Church.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Prior Med Tech (MT) experience in an assisted living setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 30 pounds frequently.

• Ability to push wheelchairs with residents weighing up to 200 pounds on level and inclined surfaces.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and safely operate care equipment.

• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to read small print, distinguish basic colors, and communicate clearly in English.