Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Tech -CNA-M

First Atlantic Healthcare; Caribou (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Shifts

Shift Differentials +$1.50

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Purpose: Community impact

Job summary

First Atlantic Healthcare in Maine is seeking a CNA Med-Tech (CNA-M) to join a compassionate clinical team. The role focuses on administering medications, monitoring residents, and reporting observations under the supervision of a licensed nurse to support the highest practicable well-being.

New grads are welcome. The position requires a state-approved CNA program completion, Maine registry active status, and medication training. On-site shifts with flexible scheduling promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED.
• CNA program completion and active Maine CNA Registry.
• Successful completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant-Medication training program.
• Proficient interaction with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Responsibilities

• Medication Administration: Administer routinely scheduled oral and topical medications according to physician orders via scanning per policy to assigned residents.
• Monitoring & Documentation: Monitor vital signs and maintain accurate documentation of medications and treatments.
• Communication & Safety: Report unusual side effects, outdate meds, or shortages to the Charge Nurse.
• Inventory & Process Support: Assist with returning, re-ordering, and destroying medications per policy and help streamline the medication system.

Skills

EMR system

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CNA program graduate

Active Maine CNA Registry

Nursing Assistant-Medication training

Job description

Deliver Compassionate, Expert Care: Join Us as a CNA Med-Tech (CNA-M)!

Are you the type of person who takes pride in providing amazing care, ensuring resident well-being, and creating a safe, supportive environment every single day? If you want a rewarding clinical role where your hard work truly matters, we would love to have you on our team—and opportunities are available for all levels of experience, including new grads!

About The Role

As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and service to our residents is the primary responsibility of our CNA Med-Tech. The purpose of this position is to administer medications to each resident, ensuring they receive the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being through comprehensive assessment and plans of care. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and reporting to the Charge Nurse, you will maintain clean equipment and report all observations to ensure optimal resident health.

Key Responsibilities

• Medication Administration: Administer routinely scheduled oral and topical medications according to physician orders via scanning per policy to assigned residents.
• Monitoring & Documentation: Monitor and record vital signs per physician orders and standards of practice, and maintain accurate documentation of all medications and treatments based on policy and best practices.
• Communication & Safety: Report any unusual or unwanted medication side effects, outdate medications, or projected shortages to the Charge Nurse immediately.
• Inventory & Process Support: Assist the Charge Nurse with returning, re-ordering, and destroying medications per facility policy, and make suggestions to resolve problems or streamline the medication system.

What We Offer You

• Flexible Shifts: Designed to support your lifestyle and work-life balance.
• Increased Shift Differentials: Earn an extra $1.50 on your shift differentials!
• Financial Savings: Flexible Savings Account, including medical and dependent care.
• Paid Time Off: PTO available.
• Purpose: A place to make a difference in your community and be proud of your hard work.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate or GED.
• Licensure & Certification: Must be a graduate of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program and active on the Maine CNA Registry, plus successful completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant-Medication training program.
• Technical Skills: Must be able to interact with our computer-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.