Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Tech -CNA-M

First Atlantic Health Care; Maine; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in elder care is seeking dedicated Med Techs to join their compassionate team. This role focuses on administering medications and ensuring residents receive optimal care to enhance their well-being. With a strong commitment to quality service, the organization values its staff and offers flexible shifts, paid time off, and a supportive work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced professionals and new graduates looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Savings Account

Shift Differentials

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.
• Ability to interact with a computer-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and monitors vital signs for residents.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all medications and treatments.

Skills

Medication Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

Job description

A family-owned business since 1973, purchased in partnership by Ross careand First Atlantic Healthcare, Katahdin Health Care has offered qualitycare to the elderly in Millinocket, Maine and surrounding areacommunities. We have become well known for that care and we continuethat tradition with pride. We have a 36-bed facility, that includes 12Memory Care beds. We offer a range of services including: long-term care, skilled care, with physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. Under the ownership of First AtlanticHealthcare, Katahdin Skilled Nursing follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation forexcellence in Long Term Care.

Opportunities available for all levels ofexperience, including new grads!

CNA-Med Tech Job Summary

As part of a strong clinicalteam, providing amazing care and service to our Residents is the primaryresponsibility of our Med Tech. The purpose of this position is to administermedications to each resident ensuring they receive the necessary care and servicesto attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, andpsychosocial well-being through the comprehensive assessment and plan of care.The CNA-Med Tech works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse asassigned and by State/ Federal regulations and facility procedures and reportsobservations to the licensed nurse on duty; maintains clean and orderlyequipment for medication administration. Reports to Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities and duties include but notlimited to:

• Administers routinely scheduled oral andtopical medications according to physician order via scanning per policy toassigned residents
• Monitors and records vital sign accordingto physician orders and standards to practice
• Reports any unusual or unwantedmedication side effects to Charge Nurse
• Maintains accurate documentation of allmedications and treatments based on policy and best practices
• Assists Charge Nurse with returning,re-ordering, and destroying medications per facility policy
• Notifies Charge Nurse of any outdatesmedication and any projected shortage of medications or supplies
• Makes suggestions to resolve problems orstreamline the medication system to Charge Nurse

Requirements:

• High School Graduate or GED
• Must be a graduate of a state-approved CertifiedNursing Assistant (CNA) program and on the Maine CNA Registry
• Must be able interact our computer-based ElectronicMedical Record (EMR) system

As a member of the First Atlantic Healthcarefamily you will benefit from:

• Flexible Shifts
• Flexible Savings Account, including medicaldependent care
• Shift differentials increase- $1.50
• Paid time off