PRN CMA for Senior Living & Memory Care | Flexible Shifts

Wesleyan Homes Inc.; Georgetown (TX); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Wesleyan is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to support our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Georgetown, Texas. This PRN position requires active CMA certification and Texas CNA certification, plus experience in a care setting with a servant-minded attitude.

Responsibilities include administer ingested medications, maintaining a clean med cart, and assisting with meals and resident care per the Nursing Care Plan. Flexible shifts (10PM-6AM, 6AM-2PM, 2PM-10PM) are required.

Formación

• Must have completed Medication Aide Training Program and passed the examination to obtain a CMA permit in the state of Texas.
• Must possess a current Nurse Aide Certificate from the Texas Department of Health and must keep Certificate current.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm and be able to handle residents based on whatever maturity and cognitive level they are currently functioning.
• Must be able to read and write English with clarity sufficient to communicate with residents and teammates, follow instructions, and identify materials from their labels and understand their directions for use.
• Must be able to take directions and supervision, follow directions and to work on a team providing care and general functions of a nursing unit.
• Must have a service-minded approach to all aspects of the job.
• A passion for working within a senior living community and a skilled nursing and rehabilitation program is a must!
• Alignment with and enthusiasm about The Wesleyan's culture and core values.

Responsabilidades

• Adhere to the allowable and prohibited practices of a permit holder under the health and safety code.
• Pass medications according to physician orders.
• Notify charge nurse when medications need refilling.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and medication room.
• May be required to work as Certified Nurse Aide when needed.
• Conduct resident rounds as assigned with oncoming or outgoing shift.
• Ensure residents have their call lights in reach and answer call lights promptly.
• Be responsible for residents under your supervision, identify resident problems and report them immediately to a licensed nurse.
• Report changes in resident condition within the shift they occur to charge nurse or nurse supervisor including but not limited to any unusual symptoms (temperature, rash, etc.), any accidents or incidents (falls, etc.).
• Deliver direct care to residents, providing rehabilitative care when directed and necessary and render care in accordance with the Nursing Care Plan.
• Supervise and assist residents with prescribed meals as needed and feed residents who cannot feed themselves.
• Must be able to deal with possible agitated and confused residents that at times can become physically aggressive.
• Listen to resident and family complaints and report to charge nurse.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nurses, other nursing assistants, physicians, nurse practitioners, families, administration, consultant personnel and ancillary service providers.
• Complete other tasks and job duties as directed by the Wellness Director and/or the building Administrator.

Conocimientos

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Educación

CMA permit (Texas)

Nurse Aide Certificate (Texas)

Descripción del empleo

The Wesleyan is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to support our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Georgetown, Texas. This PRN position requires active CMA certification and Texas CNA certification, plus experience in a care setting with a servant-minded attitude.

Responsibilities include administer ingested medications, maintaining a clean med cart, and assisting with meals and resident care per the Nursing Care Plan. Flexible shifts (10PM-6AM, 6AM-2PM, 2PM-10PM) are required.