Night Med Tech & CNA - Impactful Geriatric Care

Westminster Canterbury Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

403B retirement with company match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Onsite gym

Onsite childcare

Employee discount

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide – Medication Aide to join our premier continuing care retirement community. You will administer medications as prescribed and assist with ADLs to promote resident independence and comfort.

The role requires a VA CNA certificate, active Medication Aide registration, and a strong commitment to compassionate resident care in a team environment. Shift is full-time, nights, with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Certificate to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide in the State of Virginia in good standing.
• Registered to practice as a Medication Aide in the State of Virginia in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to ensure residents receive medications as prescribed by physician and document accordingly.
• Assist residents with ADLs (bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, eating/feeding, bowel control, bladder control) and document the care provided promoting a resident’s independence and ensuring appropriate hygiene.
• Assist residents with IADLs (meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, money management) supporting a resident’s independence and quality of life.
• Assist with serving meals in the dining room to provide adequate nutrition and a resident-desirable social experience.
• Monitor and document resident’s vital signs, intake/output, weights and blood sugars as necessary and report findings to nurse in charge for appropriate follow up care.
• Adhere to the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and report concerns or suggestions for changes/additions to nurse in charge and/or manager.
• Observe residents for changes in mood, behavior, affect, cognition and physical changes and report to nurse in charge and/or manager immediately
• Document accurately, communicate effectively, maintain resident safety and report any significant changes to appropriate nurse
• Transport residents to various appointments and activities ensuring appropriate medical and personal commitments are met
• Adhere to change of shift procedure, which includes narcotic count, to meet regulatory compliance and communication regarding pertinent resident information to ensure residents receive continuity of care
• Maintain appropriate VDSS educational compliance
• Document care provided using medical documentation systems
• Ability to walk, stand, reach, bend and squat frequently, lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance.
• Ability to walk, reach, bend and stoop frequently and stand for up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to push medication carts and occupied wheelchairs
• Must be caring and compassionate with a willingness to help others
• Able to work within a team to achieve common goals
• Knowledge of validation therapy
• Knowledge of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)
• Knowledge of Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Assisted Living Regulations

Skills

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Observation & reporting

Validation therapy knowledge

CCRC familiarity

VDSS regulation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Virginia Certified Nurse Aide

Virginia Medication Aide registration

Job description

Westminster Canterbury Richmond is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide – Medication Aide to join our premier continuing care retirement community. You will administer medications as prescribed and assist with ADLs to promote resident independence and comfort.

The role requires a VA CNA certificate, active Medication Aide registration, and a strong commitment to compassionate resident care in a team environment. Shift is full-time, nights, with benefits and growth opportunities.