Certified Medication Aide - Resident Care & Med Admin

Entertainment Community Fund; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Entertainment Community Fund seeks personnel for an Assisted Living facility in Englewood, NJ, to ensure routine nursing care is provided per the resident’s health plan. The role involves medication administration and adherence to federal, state, and local standards to maintain high-quality care.

You will assist with ADLs, coordinate transportation, accompany residents to appointments, and participate in care planning and quality assurance programs to ensure continual safety and service

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatment in accordance to the New Jersey Department of Health regulations, Actors Fund policies and procedures and as delegated by the Assisted Living Coordinator.
• Complete and maintain all required facility records such as logs, MAR, TAR, communication books and etc.
• Ensure that all residents receive the assistance they need with their ADLs such as bathing, hygiene, grooming, toileting and etc.
• Encourage self help and independence whenever possible.
• Assist in making arrangements for transportation, reminding residents of appointments, accompanying residents to appointments, activity, social programs and as needed.
• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests and collect specimens as instructed.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the resident’s general service and health plan and review daily to determine changes in care routines.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs and any other program to ensure the facility provides the highest quality care.
• Ensure safety precautions are maintained and report hazardous conditions and equipment in disrepair.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.

Job description

Entertainment Community Fund seeks personnel for an Assisted Living facility in Englewood, NJ, to ensure routine nursing care is provided per the resident’s health plan. The role involves medication administration and adherence to federal, state, and local standards to maintain high-quality care.

You will assist with ADLs, coordinate transportation, accompany residents to appointments, and participate in care planning and quality assurance programs to ensure continual safety and service