Long Term Care Certified Medication Aide

Company: Burleson St. Joseph Manor
Location: Caldwell
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Overview: CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. , from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
ResponsibilitiesPosition Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours per 2 week Pay Period:
80
Primary Location:
TX > CALDWELL > SJH BURLESON MANOR
Qualifications
JOB SUMMARY Administers medications to residents according to physicians' orders and regulatory standards to maximize patient outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS * Education o Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
o Preferred: N/A * Major o Required: N/A
o Preferred: N/A * Experience o Required: Minimum of 1 year experience in a long-term care setting
o Preferred: Minimum 1-2 yrs. as C.N.A. in LTC setting * Skills o Required: N/A
o Preferred: N/A * Licensure/Certifications o Required: Certified as Nursing Aide and Medication Aide on Texas Nurse Aide Registry by Texas Department of Aging and Disability
o Preferred: N/A

ACCOUNTABILITIES * ESSENTIAL 1. Prepares, administers, and documents medications following accepted practices and regulations under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
2. Assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, and positioning in and out of bed, chair, etc.
3. Assists with resident recreation programs, prepares residents for meals and snacks. Assists residents in eating where needed and records food intake.
4. Reads and follows daily care plans; monitors and records vital signs; reports changes in resident condition to Charge Nurse; documents care provision on resident record flow sheets as required and reports accidents and incidents.
5. Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of residents.
6. Understands, complies with, and promotes all rules regarding residents rights. Understands and follows safety and sanitation rules, and promptly reports any violations to supervisor.
7. Promotes positive relationships with residents, visitors, and government regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance and attitude.
8. Attends and participates in training, educational activities and staff meetings; assist in orientation and training other staff. * OTHER
Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organizations needs.
Level II requirements:
- Completes all required annual education courses (within the due date time frames)
- No disciplinary counseling within the last 6 months
- Performance evaluation score of 3 or greater (most current score)
- Fewer than 5 occasions in a rolling 12-month period
- Able to develop and train Level I Certified Medication Aide orientees or Certified Nurse Aides
- Attends at least half (6) staff meetings per year#missioncritical
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