Provides care for residents in the community under direction of nursing and medical staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are an example of some of the responsibilities for this position but not all inclusive.

· Interviews residents to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician.

· Obtains and records resident vital signs and weight.

· Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians’ orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops

· Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities.

· Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.

· Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.

· Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.

· Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.

· Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.

· Provides direct resident care. Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications including monitoring and responding to resident call light sensor system.

· Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.

· Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

· QMA/CMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate required.

· One year experience in long-term care setting preferred.