Full-Time 6p-6a Medication Aide in Assisted Living (ALF)/Memory Care

Job Description

This position may qualify for C.N.A. and M.A. reimbursement for first time C.N.A.’s!

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical

and psychosocial environment for the residents

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Properly use and maintain facility equipment

Maintain residents’ rooms in neat, orderly and clutter-free manner

Ensure residents are given correct diet

Support residents’ participation in activity programs

Directly respond, within scope, to needs and concerns of residents and family members including call lights

Ensure residents’ right to privacy (visual and auditory)

Provide resident care as directed by care plan and/or nursing staff

Ensure residents’ comfort while assisting them in achieving their highest practicable level of functioning

Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care

Provide input to the Nurses for development of the plan of care and information gathered from care giving activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) in good standing with the state. Must maintain a current certification in the state throughout

employment

Must achieve 12 hours of in service education annually as required by federal regulations (as well as meet state requirements, if exceeds

federal)

Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS

Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information

Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all

levels