Med Tech/CNA

Med Tech/CNA Summer Villa - 3.7 Coventry, RI Job Details Full-time $21 - $23 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Vital signs HIPAA Employee relationship building Certified Medication Technician Manual handling CNA Full Job Description

DESCRIPTIONSUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the Med Tech is to provide care for the residents under the direction of the nursing and medical staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight. Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians orders, including oral, topical, as well as eye and ear drops. Compliance - Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities. Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws. Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies. Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, etc.) Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications. Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications. Provides direct resident care. Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications. Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Med Tech Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate. One year experience in long-term care setting desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Ability to

Commute:

Coventry, RI 02816 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Coventry, RI 02816: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person