Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary :
Provide supportive care in a medical detox and residential environment. Serving as a medication aide upon passing a certification test in the State where you reside. Collaborate with a passionate, dedicated team to ensure patients receive optimal nursing care at all times.
Duties a nd Responsibilities :
- Answer call lights and bells to determine client needs
 - Assist clients with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care
 - Assist clients with a range of motion exercises
 - The movement to and from the bed as needed
 - Obtain and record vital signs and intake and output as directed
 - Communicate to the nursing team changes in clients’ clinical condition
 - Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, and personal interest, as well as a calm environment
 - Demonstrate pride in the organization by keeping areas clean and safe
 - Act decisively and quickly in emergencies
 - Demonstrate ongoing responsibility and commitment through good attendance
 - Performs duties in an ethical, legal, and caring manner
 - Performs duties safely and effectively to ensure client comfort and welfare
 - Respects client rights
 - Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare
 - Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others
 - Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently
 - Dispense oral, inhalation, and topical medications to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
 - Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses.
 - Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculating medication dosages, and stocking the medication cart.
 - Recording medication administration according to agency procedure
 - Perform other tasks / duties as assigned
 
Required License(s) / Certification(s) :
Certified Nurse Assistant by the State Department for Aging and Disability Services Health Occupations CredentialingBLS Provider credentialed by the American Heart Association (AHA).Education / Experience / Qualification :
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent requiredPrevious CNA experience preferred but not requiredMust have a current CNA certification.Must have excellent time management skills and be able to work on deadlinesMust be able to maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude with residents, visitors, and co-workers at all timesPrevious Medication Aide experience