Medication Aide & CNA Dual Certified - Full Time 12- hour DAY
Pinnacle Living (Hermitage Richmond)
Richmond, VA (In Person)
$44,481 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
- Full Time 12
- hour DAY Pinnacle Living (Hermitage Richmond)
- 3.7 Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time $18.67
- $24.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides routine resident services using effective, outcome focused services, such as medication and treatment procedures including charting, nourishment, activities of daily living (ADL's), etc. Documents services and responds to resident needs. Must be licensed in the state of Virginia as a Registered Medication Aide and a Certified Nurse Aide. The Medication Aide provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community as well as assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The Medication Aide encourages all residents to function at their highest level of independence and to participate in community activities.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Graduate from an approved certified Nursing Assistant Program. Certified as a Nursing Assistant in Virginia (CNA) and Register Medication Aide (RMA)REQUIRED. CPR/AED
certification required. Graduate of a medication training program, including insulin module and meet 54.1-34-8 Code of Virginia Requirement. Experience preferred. Job Duties Understands the implications of resident rights regarding medications, treatment decisions and confidentiality. Recognize emergencies and other health-threatening conditions and respond accordingly. Identify medication terminology and abbreviations. Implement standard precautions. Cleans and disinfects as needed. Properly dispose of infectious waste according to state law. Review administration records and Doctor's orders. Maintain resident medical records while abiding by HIPAA policies and procedures. Facilitate resident awareness of medication purpose and effects. Demonstrate the five rights of medication administration. Follow policy for medication administration. Measure and record vital signs, as indicated. Assist resident to administer oral medications and documentation of medication administration. Report to charge nurse and document a resident's refusal to take medication. Document medication errors. Store and secure all medications. Maintain an inventory of medications. Dispose of medications according to pharmacy guidelines. If needed, assist residents to administer medications and treatments. Assist with ADLs as needed. Document care provided in medical record. Attends mandatory in-service education and completes Relias Learning in-services. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within medication and nursing assistance, typically acquired through certified program. Basic verbal and written communication skills required. Demonstrates working knowledge of common medical processes and treatments.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
May include frequent lifting (up to 50lbs). Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks. Ability to work inside and outside to effectively make rounds daily throughout the facility and to respond to problems and emergencies. Ability to lift and move residents. Universal staffing, holiday, inclement weather, and a flexible work schedule are required in health services to meet the needs of the job. Exposure to the sights, sounds and odors of a typical long-term care and health care environment serving senior citizens, some with dementia. INDCNA Benefits Double Time when working designated holidays Holiday Pay — for non-exempt team members PTO with a Cash Out option available 8 Federal Holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth One Paid Personal Day per year Free parking available 6% Retirement Matching 403(b) PayActiv- Cash advance on your paycheck available Employee Assistance Program
- LifeSolutions EAP Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options are available for individuals or families Zero cost to team members: $50,000 term life insurance policy Short-term Disability Insurance available Immunizations available Tuition Assistance Program available Team Member referral bonus available
EVEN MORE BENEFITS AVAILABLE
Depending on location. Company Description A Top Richmond Workplace Winner for the 7th Year in a row! At Hermitage Richmond our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life's Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents' apartments, assisted living, memory support or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application. Vaccination Requirement Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living's company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.Similar remote jobs
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