Caregiver assistant job description

Medication Administration: 1 year (Preferred)

CNA (Preferred)

Certified Medication Aide (Preferred)

Full Job Description

CARING SENIOR LIVING, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Director of Nursing (DON), Administrator of Assisting Living Program and/ or the Director of the Assisted Living Programs.

JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Medication Assistant assists Residents with Medication Administration & treatments under the direction of the RN. The CMA shall also be responsible for providing personal care to Assisted Living Residents, providing light housekeeping and maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of resident apartments, resident's laundry and assistance in dining services.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or

Certified Home Health Aide Certificate

1 year of CNA / CHHA experience

Successful completion of medication administration

training course & statewide standardized, written

competency test.

CMA certification in the state of New Jersey

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

· Maintains a working relationship with the LPN, DON, Assisted living Administrators and all other nursing staff.

· Maintains a professional relationship with all residents.

· Maintains confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and other personnel.

· Maintains residents privacy and dignity.

· Encourages residents to maintain their independency.

· Has a full understanding of fire, emergency and safety procedure.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Certified Medication Assistant (cont.)

· Adheres to policies and procedures and standards regarding infection control.

· Has a full understanding of the hazards and safety of oxygen being used by residents.

· Assist residents with medication administration following proper medication techniques as learned in CMA course.

· Be able to properly demonstrate the FIVE RIGHTS of medication administration and Safe Medication Practices.

· Maintain frequent close communication with the RN.

· Properly identify medication and residents before administering medication.

· Document on MARS when medication has or has not been given.

· Notify LPN / RN if resident not given or refuses medication.

· Notify LPN / RN immediately if medication error has occurred and document appropriately.

· Check all meds daily and call pharmacy for needed refills.

· Quarterly, direct observation and supervision of the medication administration task by the RN.

· Receive medications from pharmacy and document that they were delivered.

· Provides AM & PM personal care to assigned residents including partial or complete bath, oral hygiene, care of hair, incontinence care including changing adult briefs as needed.

· Takes weights and vital signs (TPR & BP) monthly & as requested by nurse, record and report results to nurse.

· Provide ambulation assistance as needed

· Assist with transfer to & from bed.

· Report any change in resident status to nurse immediately.

· Respond to emergency calls & assist nurse as needed.

· Report any accidents, injuries, or complaints to nurse or administrator immediately.

· Deliver supplies and equipment to residents.

· Provide light housekeeping.

· Cleans refrigerator, stove/oven, cabinets and silverware drawers as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Certified Medication Assistant (cont. 'd)

· Vacuum and dust as needed

· Assist with laundry: washing & drying clothes, folding laundry and putting away.

· Strip and remake bed as needed but at least 1x per week.

· Clean the bathroom including bathroom floor, vanity, toilet, and shower/tub.

· Removes trash from residents apartments daily.

· Assist resident with meal service as needed. Ex: meal preparation & cutting up foods, set-up, clearing and washing dishes.

· Report any unsafe equipment to nurse / administrator.

· Maintain the cleanliness and neatness of the storage room and inventory of supplies.

· Removal of trash from Administrator / Nursing offices.

· Abides by established guidelines of the facility and governing regulations.

· Any other responsibilities deemed necessary by the administrator.'
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Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Earn up to $17 per hour

Would you like a rewarding job that provides a sense of accomplishment, joy, and gratification? Are you a caregiver overwhelmed with the need to care for many patients at one time? Would you prefer to spend time developing relationships with your clients instead of rushing between patients? If you love to work with people and have a history as a caregiver, you can become an Angel companion !

Caregiver Requirements:

• Caregiver experience
• PCA (personal care aide), Nurse Aide Course Completion Certificate, or CNA (certified nursing assistant) license
• Drivers License
• Personal Vehicle
• Auto Insurance

The following Job Titles Typically Perform Well in this Environment:

• Care Specialist
• Caregiver
• Home Care Aide
• Home Health Aide (HHA)
• Nursing Aide (NA)
• Personal Care Aide (PCA)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Caregiver Benefits:

• Incentive Retention Program : Earn up to $700 extra per year!
• Offers Tela-doc, supplemental Aflac insurance, and a 401k program
• Referral Bonus
• Start earning Vacation Bonus after 1,000 hours worked
• Offers FREE Continuing Education Units valid towards maintaining your certification and furthering your education

Visiting Angels requires ALL caregivers to pass a state-mandated criminal background check, reference check, and drug screen.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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ETHIC - Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion - steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually enrich the daily lives of residents. We practice these principles with every task and interaction, from personal caregiver assistance to mowing the grass. At Touchmark, we say:
I AM AN ALLY • I AM A FRIEND • I AM A GIVER

NOW OFFERING A SIGN ON BONUS OF $750 FOR FULL TIME POSTITIONS
We currently have the following FT and PT shifts available:
Day shift: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Evening shift: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
NOC shift: 10:00 pm to 6:00 am

We also offer great shift differentials! You can earn an extra $1+ per hour in shift differential for our NOC/Eve shift as well as a monthly attendance bonus.

Touchmark on South Hill is looking for full-time and part-time Caregivers to join our team in our Assisted Living neighborhood! Touchmark is thriving, and we have amazing residents who rely on talented people like you to keep things running smoothly. Touchmark on South Hill is Spokane's leading full-service retirement community, enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, services, and amenities. We are currently seeking compassionate people to join our talented team as a Caregiver.

We offer career growth and training within our community for those wishing to begin a career in Nursing or Healthcare Administration.

As a Caregiver with Touchmark, you will assist residents with activities of daily living as needed - activities such as bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, mobility and toileting. You will have the daily opportunity to distinguish yourself by taking the time to be a positive presence in the lives of residents and their family members

The ideal candidate will be trustworthy and compassionate, and will:
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have completed a state certified NAC or HCA course
• Have a current Washington State NAR, NAC, HCA or have a plan to earn the NAC within 120 days of employment

Benefits:
Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That's why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30+ hours per week which includes:
• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Education assistance
• Bonus and retirement plans
• Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options
At Touchmark, we have the privilege of providing a safe home environment for residents. With this in mind, we require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. A copy of the vaccination policy will be provided upon request.

We are looking to hire individuals whose values align with ours and who believe in doing everything they can to lead by example in safety, compassion, and empathy. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

Check us out at www.Touchmark.com.

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