What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide (CNA required)-Part-Time- Nights position at Eventide Senior Living Communities?
Job Details
Description
Eventide-Tabitha at Tabitha Prairie Commons in Grand Island is currently hiring for a Part-Time Medication Aide (MA40). The scheduled hours for this position would be 6p-6a. No weekend requirement. Holiday rotation.
The Medication Aide requires an active, good-standing MA40 and CNA license required.
Ideal Candidate
Description
Eventide-Tabitha at Tabitha Prairie Commons in Grand Island is currently hiring for a Part-Time Medication Aide (MA40). The scheduled hours for this position would be 6p-6a. No weekend requirement. Holiday rotation.
The Medication Aide requires an active, good-standing MA40 and CNA license required.
Ideal Candidate
- At least age 18.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 6 months experience as an aide or caregiver preferred.
- Evaluates emergency situations, performing CPR, when necessary, based on training.
- Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, transferring/ambulation and continence.
- Assists with Senior/client admissions, discharges, transfers and orientation of new employees.
- Follows department protocol for submission of completed documentation.
- Prioritizes assignments, making adjustments throughout shift to meet frequently changing/ overlapping Senior/client/caregiver/TEAMember/manager needs, call lights, when necessary.
- Performs work duties within the assigned work environment related to the position, as assigned by Tabitha, regardless of TEAMember preference.
- Follows through on the comprehensive care plan/service plan as developed for each individual senior/client.
- Complies with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy by insuring that Protected Health Information (PHI) is safeguarded at all times.
- Additional essential functions while utilizing a MA40:
- Prepares and administers medications and treatments, under the direction of the RN, within scope of practice as ordered by the physician and according to facility policies/procedures.
- Evaluates emergency situations, performing CPR when necessary, based on training.