Certified Medtech/CNA (PRN 3p – 11p) Position Available In Manatee, Florida

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Title:

Certified Medication Aide Division:

Senior Living Status:

Non-Exempt Reports to: Charge Nurse/Unit Manager Water’s Edge of Bradenton located in Bradenton, FL is both an independent and assisted living community with a team of health care professionals that is unmatched in the area! We are owned and operated by National Church Residences, the nation’s largest provider of affordable senior housing and health care services. We are seeking a Certified Medication Technician who will share in our vision to advance better living and care for seniors! The LPN Charge Nurse makes observations on an advanced level, report and records observations appropriately, forms nursing judgments and carries out nursing actions based upon understanding of the scientific principles involved.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Per the delegation of the nurse, utilizes the Six Rights of Medication Administration and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician. Notifies the nurse immediately if a medication error occurs.
• Observes and reports to the nurse, symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.
• Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations.
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established facilities policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and at change of shift as required by facility policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Obtain, records and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications.

JOB SPECIFICATION SHEET – CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE

Education:

Successful completion of the Certified Medication Aide course.

Experience:

One year as Residential Care Aide or certified aide.

Mental:

Must have good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills: Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English. National Church Residences offers an excellent total reward package that includes: Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement Medical & Rx (both

PPO & HDHP

w/HSA) – including coverage for Fertility Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Pet Insurance Flexible Spending accounts for health, dependent care, transportation and parking Parental Leave for 4-weeks @ 100% pay Short & Long-term Disability coverage – 100% company-paid Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Access to Urbansitter.com for child/elder care needs with a stipend Reimbursement for Tuition expenses Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, etc. Well-being Programs including EAP, Tobacco Cessation, Weight-loss, Women’s Reproductive support, and more 401(a) & 403(b) Retirement plans with an automatic 3% company contribution plus another 3% matching contribution

• Programs may vary depending on Full Time, Part Time or Contingent status Want to know more?

We can’t wait to tell you! Apply today! #jointhemission1 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. National Church Residences serves more than 46,000 seniors through our array of housing and health care services. Our organization is driven by a vision to advance better living for 100,000 seniors by 2030, wherever they call home. With more than 360 communities across the U.S., we are the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of affordable senior housing and the largest manager of service coordinators. We also offer residential senior communities, home and community-based services, as well as permanent supportive housing for the formerly homeless and disabled. National Church Residences believes in finding, recruiting, developing, and rewarding talent. We hire people with the greatest potential and then we give them the resources they need to do their best work and grow. Our employees care about each other and they enjoy working in an environment that encourages their performance at the highest levels. Your best career move starts with National Church Residences. Don’t wait another minute! View our senior living job opportunities.