CNA--Evening Med Aide for Texas

Farwell Care Center; Farwell (TX); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Farwell Care Center is seeking a qualified Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff and administer medications per physician orders in a long-term care setting. The role requires current CNA certification and CPR/BLS, with Texas certification as a medication aide preferred and at least one year in long-term care.

Responsibilities include documenting medication administration, following facility policies, and cooperating with healthcare teams to ensure resident well-being; standard

Formación

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.
• Certified in Texas as a medication aide.
• At least one year of experience in a long term care.

Responsabilidades

• Provides supportive services to nurse(s) and other staff as needed.
• Follows established standards to implement facility policies and procedures related to medication administration.
• Obtain report from nurse being relieved and record information related to medication administration.
• Administer and document medications to residents according to Dr. orders.
• Monitor residents for drug therapy effectiveness and adverse effects; notify nurse of issues.
• Assist in nurse aide duties when not administering meds.
• Distribute and document snacks and supplements ordered.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services as required.
• Comply with federal, state and local regulations; participate in assessments and reporting.

Conocimientos

CNA in good standing

CPR/BLS certification

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Texas Medication Aide certification

CPR/BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

Reporting to this position

None

Job Classification

Department Staff

Position Purpose

To follow facility policies and procedures to implement medication order; to administer medications in an accurate and timely manner.

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include the following:

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.

Certified in Texas as a medication aide

At least one year of experience in a long term care

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Provides supportive services to nurse(s) and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.

Follows established standards to implement facility policies and procedures related to medication administration.

Obtain report from nurse being relieved and record sufficient information related to medicatioin administration.

Administer and document medicatioins to residents in an accurate, timely manner according to Dr. orders.

Monitor residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrences of adverse side effects and notify nurse of any issues.

May need to help perform nurse aide and restorative nurse aide duties when not administering meds.

Responsible for distribution and documentation of resident snacks and supplements ordered.

Attend staff meetings and in-services as required

Assumes responsibilities for compliance with federal, state and local regulations with assigned unit.

Performs comprehensive assessment of residents as assigned.

Promptly reports changes in residents condition to the charge nurse and takes follow up action as needed.

Follow facility discharge/transfer/ procedures related to medication transfer providers

Respond to residents call for assistance promptly

verifies accuracy of narcotic count, check emergency kit and exchange keys

Order, receive and store meds accurately and appropriately

Document resident progress as needed

Consistently work well with residents, nursing staff, Dr.'s, families, consultants, community agencies and ancillary service providers.

come to work clean, neat uniform and consistently present in an appropriate professional appearance.

Report to work as scheduled and demonstrate dependability and punctuality

Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor

Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal.

Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Attend care-plan meetings of assigned residents if asked to do so.
• Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
• Accept certified nursing assistant assignments as staffing needs require. Perform certified nursing assistant duties as assigned, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility’s compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance. Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

This job description is intended to convey the general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. Other tasks not listed here may be assigned if the tasks are similar or related to the essential duties of the position. Periodic revision may be necessary to reflect changes in expectations placed on the long-term care industry by various governmental agencies. This job description will be reviewed and/or revised annually and as needed.

• Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care.
• Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds.
• May work beyond assigned working hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary.
• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.
• Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy.
• Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
• Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Farwell Care Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affir…

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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