CNA / Registered Medication Aide

CNA with Registered Medication Aide Certification

The certified nursing assistant position provides quality nursing care to members; implements specific procedures and activities; coordinates work within the department, as well as with other departments; reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responds to inquiries or requests for information; and assists the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations. Assists with passing medications per doctor’s orders

Job Description Summary/Objective

Essential Functions

1. Provides quality nursing care to residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice and individuality as illustrated by the following:

1. Attends to the individual needs of members, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating or other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements.
2. Fully understands all aspects of members’ rights, including the right to be free of abuse. Is responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of member abuse or violation of members’ rights.
3. Observes members for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
4. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the members, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
5. Completes certified nursing assistant records documenting care provided or other information in keeping with department policies.
6. Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures.
7. Assist with serving meals (setup, cleanup), snack count and recording attendance.

Responds to inquiries relating to his or her particular area or to requests from members, visitors and other personnel within given time frames and established policy.

Administer Medications per doctors’ orders and sign MARS associated with each member.

Communicates with center nurse and families on updates and need for medication refills, adverse reactions, and refusals.

Competencies

1. Customer/Client Focus
2. Ethical Conduct
3. Flexibility
4. Initiative
5. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
6. Stress Management/Composure
7. Team Orientation
8. Technical Capacity

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employees are frequently exposed to contagious or infectious diseases. Employee works primarily in an office environment. There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. Occasionally pick up, lift carry and place items weighting up to 50 pounds in and around JABA Facilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position and hours of operation and days are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm.

Travel

Travel is primarily local travel during the business day.

Required Education and Experience

1. CNA and RMA License and 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience is required
2. CPR and First Aide Certifications are required
3. High School diploma or GED is required
4. Associate’s degree, or vocational or technical school degree is preferred

EEO Statement

JABA is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.