What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Certified Nursing Assistant/Registered Medication Aide (CNA/RMA) position at Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge?
The Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)/Registered Medication Aides (RMAs) provide a variety of selected routine nursing care tasks under the direction and supervision of the nurses responsible for providing direct resident care and will administer medications to residents in accordance to WCBR policy and procedures. Accountabilities include assisting in the examination, treatment, and care of residents; provide privacy and assistance as appropriate in maintaining the resident’s dignity. In many instances, CNAs may spend more time with residents than anyone else on the health care team and therefore should provide a supportive, safe, home-like environment. For this reason, they can easily form lasting connections with residents and families and require individuals who are compassionate, empathetic and truly interested in helping others.
The starting rate is between $22.28 and $24.64 per hour and will be determined based on years of relevant experience. We also have shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
\n- Assist nursing personnel in maintaining a therapeutic environment and provide direct resident care.
- Participate in rounds of all resident rooms, utility areas, tub rooms and other areas as required.
- Take vital signs.
- Turn and re-position bedridden residents to prevent the breakdown of their skin.
- Provide direct resident care such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, personal hygiene and walking residents.
- Answer resident's Call lights.
- Assist with the admission and discharge of residents.
- Administer prescribed medications according to the physician’s orders and facility policy.
- Provide proper documentation of medication administration.
- Technical competencies include infection control, vital signs, hygiene, dietary needs, body mechanics, paperwork and charting and other miscellaneous skills.
- Ability to make quick observations of a resident's condition and report that information back to the nurse.
- Ability to monitor health, safety, and well-being of residents.
- Current Virginia CNA License.
- Current Virginia RMA License.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience