CNA CARE/MEDICATION TECH- Meadowcrest

Job Title
CNA CARE/MEDICATION TECH- Meadowcrest
Job ID
27588192
Location
Middletown,  DE 19709
Other Location
Description

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing hands on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment. This position is required to work every other weekend.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Oversees designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.

·        Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.

·        Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.

·        Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.

·        Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.

·        Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.

·        Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.

·        Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.

·        Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.

·        Participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.

·        Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.

·        Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.

·        Completes resident laundry as assigned and needed.

·        Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.

·        Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.

·        Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.

·        Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.

·        Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).

·        Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.

·        Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.

·        Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.

·        Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.

·        Follows re-fill process for medications.

·        Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.

·        Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.

·        Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.

·        Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·        Certificates, licenses and registrations required:

o   LLAM Certification

o   CPR Certification

o   First Aid Certification

o   Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred

·        Other skills required:

o   Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

o   Must be 18 years of age.

o   Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.

o   Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

o   Ability to write in required logs and routine correspondence.

o   Ability to add and subtract whole numbers.

o   Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

o   Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.

o   Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.

o   Responds promptly to resident needs.

o   Supports organization's goals and values.

o   Balances team and individual responsibilities.

o   Ability to make choices, decisions and act in the resident’s best interest.

o   Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.

o   Ability to handle multiple priorities.

o   Competent in organizational and time management skills.

o   Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.

COMPETENCIES:

·        Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

·        Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

·        Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

·        Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

·        Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

·        Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

·        Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

·        Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

·        Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

·        Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

·        Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

·        Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

·        Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

·        Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

·        Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

·        Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

·        Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

·        Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

·        Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

·        Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

·        Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

·        Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

·        Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

·        Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

·        Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

·        Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

·        Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

·        Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

·        Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

·        Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

·        Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

·        Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

·        Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

·        Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Continually required to stand.
  • Continually required to walk.
  • Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
  • Frequently required to talk or hear.
  • Occasionally works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
  • Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 350 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 200 pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
    • Close Vision
    • Distance Vision
  • Additional remarks regarding work environment:
    • Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting.

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