Certified Medication Assistant

Luther Manor is seeking a Certified Medication Assistant 2nd shift (230pm-1045pm) Limited Full-Time (4 days a week with alternating weekend and holidays rotation) A Certified Medication Assistant, administers and records select medications to residents. Performs general nursing assistant duties.

Essential Job Functions:

Encourages and models a team approach to accomplish the Luther Manor Mission of providing excellent care and services to our customers. Reports potential/actual safety hazards to Maintenance, Security, RN Care Coordinator or Nursing Supervisor immediately. Implements correction actions as able. Administer scheduled medication prescribed for routine administration according to medication administration policy and procedures. Administers select PRN medications only after the nurse has authorized the administration. Encourages and models a team approach to accomplish the Luther Manor Mission of providing excellent care and services to our customers. Communicate with the staff nurse any concerns related to proper care of the resident. Take and record blood pressure and pulse as indicated in conjunction with prescribed medications. Follow directions given by unit nurse and communicate effectively with residents and staff. Work effectively and cooperatively as a team member with all disciplines. Follow established infection/exposure control procedures, hazardous waste policies and procedures. Participates in In-service educational programs to increase knowledge and skills. Adhere to the nursing assistant job description when not administering medications. Strive for optimal use of supplies, materials; keeping in mind cost and budget limitations. Maintain confidentiality of all residents, departmental and organizational information. Comply with policies and procedures including attendance, uniform, etc. Follows established policy for Medication Assistant / Tech Parameters. May be required to perform duties as set forth on the CNA job description during a shift scheduled as Medication Technician. May be required to work shifts as CNA on a given shift where Medication Technician hours are not available, or offered the option to go home if staffing levels permit. Other duties as assigned.