CNA/Med. Tech Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina

CNA/Med. Tech
Job Details
Job Location
Trinity View – Arden, NC
Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Any
Job Posting Date(s)
Start Date
04/04/2025
Description
Trinity View is a high-quality, Non-Profit Retirement Community in Arden with an exceptional reputation and part of Lutheran Services of the Carolinas.
Our Small 20-bed Assisted living is staffed well with low resident to staff levels, and all the tools you need to do your job. You will have the time to build relationships with residents and families and will be treated with the respect you deserve.
The purpose of the Medication Technician is to assist in the
administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the
direction of the attending physician and the Health Services Coordinator/Director of Nursing Services. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of LSC, and the requirements of North Carolina Center for Aide Regulation and Education.
$5,000 Sign on BONUS!! (paid out in increments over the first year of employment)
Full Time and Part Time positions available.
Starting at $16 /hour up to $24/hour depending on experience PLUS shift differentials.
Benefits (including health insurance) are available for all teammates working at least 20 hours per week.
First (7a-3p) and Second (3p-11p) shifts available! We also offer flexible scheduling, including 12-hour shifts!
Every other weekend is required for full-time positions
Trinity View employees now have Daily Pay; an app that will allow employees to obtain earned money prior to pay day!
Position Purpose/Summary The primary purpose of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to provide residents, clients, or participants with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by nursing supervisors.
Essential Functions
1. Provide resident-centered care in accordance with resident’s preferences and care plan. Ensure residents are treated with kindness, dignity, and respect. Answer call lights, when applicable, as promptly as possible.
2. Assist residents with ADL care, including mouth care, eye and ear care, bathing, dressing, grooming, nail care. Assist with toileting, perineal care, and incontinence care as indicated. Change bed linens as necessary and as assigned.
3. Assist with meals, including serving and set up of meal trays, assisting with feeding, preparing, and serving thickened liquids, as indicated. Pass snacks and fresh ice water as assigned and as needed.
4. Assist with ambulating, transferring, lifting, turning, and repositioning following established policies for safe lifting and in accordance with the resident’s ability and care plan. Demonstrate proper use of lift equipment per manufacturer’s guidelines and facility protocols.
5. Document as instructed utilizing the electronic medical record system, when applicable.
6. Complete the following tasks as assigned and as specified by certification and level of care, including taking vital signs, providing catheter care, applying TED hose, weighing and measuring residents, collecting specimens, providing range of motion exercises and other restorative procedures, as indicated, providing care to dying or deceased residents.
7. Report changes in resident’s condition timely and appropriately. Report possible abuse or crimes against a resident immediately.
8. Report any exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous chemicals; report near-miss accidents and accidents with or without injury as soon as possible to supervisor. Certified Nursing Assistant Page 2 of 2
9. Apply restraints, bed rails, and positioning devices only as ordered.
10. Follow skin care protocols and preventative measures to prevent skin breakdown. Immediately notify supervisor of open areas, redness, or other changes in skin condition.
11. Follow established infection control guidelines and standard precautions, including proper hand washing and use of personal protective equipment.
12. Complete training requirements as assigned. Maintain required continuing education credits to keep certification current per State and Federal regulations and requirements.
13. Assist with transportation to life enrichment activities and participate in care plan or other family conferences as indicated.
14. Complete other duties as may be necessary for the orderly operation of the facility or program.
15. Reflect LSC’s mission, vision, values and customer service standards in daily interactions.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the job:

Education:

Must possess a minimum of 10th grade education.

Experience:

No experience required.
Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc.: Must be certified in the state of North Carolina and complete continuing education as required to maintain certification.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 pounds; and occasionally lifting weights up to 50 pounds.
2. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported.
3. May require occasional bending, squatting, or reaching repeatedly.
4. Able to assist in the repositioning and transferring of individuals of varying weights following established safe lifting procedures.
5. Ambulatory throughout the facility. This job description is not an employment contract. Lutheran Services Carolinas reserves the right to alter the job description at any time without notice.