Full Time/PRN CMA/CNTs needed!

As a Certified Medication Aide, you will prepare and administer oral, topical and suppository medications to residents as prescribed by the physician. You will also count and calculate dosages on a daily basis and document the number of scheduled drugs at the beginning and end of each shift. Responsibilities although not all inclusive, below are examples of what you will be responsible for in this role: • Report any observations concerning resident/patient condition, emergency situations or difficulties with medications to the supervising nurse throughout the shift should they occur • Document vital signs, medication administration resident behaviors associated with medication administration and facility incident and accident reports • Meet with supervisory staff to report, review and discuss medication administration process and participate in review response • Participate in designing and implementing resident care plans in relation to medication administration • Record and replace medications and medication administration supplies; maintains and clean medication cart to remain compliant with facility policies and procedures • Provide direct resident care within the scope of the CMA role and continue direct care activities and other relevant nursing assistant duties as assigned • Works utilizing guidelines established by the facility policy and procedures. • Provides care as directed by the nurse top patients/residents residing in the facility • Reports to the Charge Nurse any observations and pertinent information related to the care of the patient/resident. • Documents observations related to patient/resident care, per facility standard. • Provides services that support the care delivered to the patient/resident. • Provides input in the information and evaluation of standards of care. • Participates in the development of unit objectives. • Participates in the identification of staff educational needs. • Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit and facility policies. • Participates in the performance improvement process, and activities • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. • Maintains patient/resident care supplies, equipment, and environment. • Serves as a preceptor to new CAN staff, as delegated. • Works shifts, holidays, and weekends as scheduled. • Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e. restraints, monitors, drain devices, lifts, weight machines, etc.) • General Patient/Resident Care • Correctly identifies patient/resident prior to care. • Ensures that patients/residents are approached in a kind, gentle and friendly manner. • Consistently provides respects for the patient/residents dignity and privacy • Maintains confidentiality of all patient/resident information. • Reports all grievances and complaints made by the patient/resident to the Charge/Staff Nurse. • Provides assistance with admissions/transfers/discharges. • Strips room after patient/resident is transferred/discharged. • Moves patients/residents to the accommodate unit needs. • Transports specimens to the appropriate areas. • Re-stocks patient/resident rooms. • Keeps rooms neat and orderly • Removes excess supplies and linens. • Reviews care plan as directed to determine if changes in daily are routine were made. Provides assistance with patient/resident care as directed but not limited to: • Giving baths. • Changing linen. • Property position patient/residents. • Offering hydration. • Giving AM and PM care. • Taking vital signs. • Assists with restorative programs as directed: • Positioning and alignment. • Skin integrity. • Bowel and bladder. • Ambulation. • Range and motion. • Activities of daily living. • Dining. • Emotional needs. • Ensures that hallways are kept clear of equipment or that it is kept on one side. • Maintains the unit in an orderly fashion. • Distributes and picks ups meals trays. • Assists in feeing patient/residents at mealtimes, as directed. • D