Medication Technician / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Company: Manor Lake Development LLC
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: October 7, 2024
Job Description:
PurposeTo perform non-professional direct patient care duties
under the supervision of nursing personnel and to assist in
maintaining a positive physical, social, emotional and spiritual
environment for the residents.Essential FunctionsJob Functions
- Assist residents with medications as ordered by their
physician(s).
- Documents all functions related to medication management as
required by regulation, and by community protocols as defined in
the medication training program.
- Obtains, receives, and stores medication(s) from pharmacy.
- Participates in the medication training program and
demonstrates competency per the competency checklist.
- Maintains order, cleanliness in medication storage area.
- Assist residents with daily bath, dressing, grooming, dental
care, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for activities
within the community, reminders of medical appointments, and basic
room care.
- Provide functions as directed by supervisor including daily and
ongoing records including vital signs, weight and measure
residents, and observe and report presence of skin breakdowns;
review care plans daily; report changes in resident conditions to
supervisor ; and, record all necessary charting entries and report
all accidents and incidents.
- Prepare residents for meals and snacks and perform after-meal
resident care.
- Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with
kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with Residents'
Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints,
accidents and incidents to supervisor.
- Assist as directed in proper admission, transfer and discharge
of residents, inventory resident possessions and report defective
equipment to administration.
- Understand and use Universal Precautions and follow established
infections control, hazardous communication and other safety rules;
ensure cleanliness of assigned residents' rooms; properly maintain
and record resident restraints; and, promptly report all violations
of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
- Attend and participate in orientation, training, educational
activities and staff meeting.
- Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by
management.Qualifications
- High School education preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must read, write, speak and understand English.
- Completion of training program for certification.
- Previous experience with geriatric nursing preferred.
- Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in
administering basic first aid and resident care.
- Basic understanding of aseptic and sterile techniques.
- Good physical and mental health; neat, clean, well groomed and
responsible.
- Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the
elderly.
- Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift,
move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five
pounds.
- Must be able to squat, reach, stretch without distress, Must be
able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.
Keywords: Manor Lake Development LLC, East Point , Medication Technician / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Professions , Gainesville, Georgia
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