What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Assistant position at Luther Manor?
Luther Manor is seeking aCertified 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 JobFunctions:
- Encourages and models a team approach toaccomplishthe Luther Manor Mission of providing excellent care and services to our customers.
- 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.