$500 Sign on Bonus
St. James House is accepting applications for Certified Medication Aides. We have openings for 630am - 230pm and 230pm - 1030pm, rotating shifts.
Must be currently certified by the Texas Medication Aide Registry.
POSITION SUMMARY:
· Cooperates with all other departments that impact the functioning of the unit
· Provides leadership in conjunction with nursing assistants, including in participation in standard setting and maintenance of care standards
· Provides intermittent care and may be required to cover vacant positions when necessary.
· Participates in education and development of all nursing staff.
· Acts as a clinical resource for all nursing units.
· Assist the nurse with medication administration.
· Assists the residents in performing activities of daily living, provides a clean and safe living environment.
· Gathers data on the residents physical and emotional state, and reports observations to the charge nurse.
TASK PERFORMED:
Knows and implements facility policies and procedures.
· Assist in the training and orientation of new staff members.
· Maintains confidentiality at all times in all matters pertaining to resident and staff issues.
· Offers regular feedback, guidance and support to staff in accordance with unit policy.
· Administers medications to residents and re-orders medications as needed.
Checks MARs are correct with physician’s orders and properly transcribed on MARs.
· Answers call lights and assist residents with ADLs/ needs.
· Provides stimulation and meaningful activities for residents.
· Answers the telephone, assist nurse with clerical duties.
· Schedules appointments and transportation for residents.
· Assist nurse with management and delivery of care within the units.
· Assist nurse with the transfer of residents per policy.
· Assist with standard of setting ,protocols and quality assurance programs
· Assist with the process of clinical and record audits.
· Assist in preventing spread of infection by using universal precautions
· Assist in the provision of a safe and clean environment
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