PT PRN Certified Medication Aide - All Shifts

pstrongPay up to $17.50/hour/strong/p pstrongPart-time PRN - All Shifts Available/strong/p pAt Sedgwick Plaza, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join Sedgwick Plaza, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community./p pstrongFull-time benefits include:/strong/p ul listrongPTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay/strong: spanTake advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance./span/li listrongDaily pay/strong: spanGet paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings./span/li listrongHealth/Dental Insurance/strong/li listrong401K with discretionary employer match/strong: spanPlan for your financial future with our 401k program./span/li listrongLife Insurance/strong: Company paid life insurance/li listrongShort and long-term disability/strong: Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work/li listrongReferral Bonuses/strong: spanRefer qualified candidates and earn rewards/span/li listrongTuition Reimbursement/strong: spanInvest in your education with our support/span/li listrongEmployee Assistance Program/strong: Cspanonnecting our employees with resources for handling personal/span challenges/li /ul pstrongSummary of Duties of the Certified Medication Aide/strong/p pThe primary responsibilities of the Certified Medication Aide (CMA) are to: 1) Administer or assist with the administration and/or supervision of medications to the residents in a safe, accurate, and timely manner (dependent on State regulations); and 2) Provide physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. The Certified Medication Aide position reports to the supervisor on duty as well as the Wellness Director/p pstrongEssential Functions of the Certified Medication Aide/strong/p ul liAdministers or assists with or supervises the administration of medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR)./li liDocuments medications administered on the MAR in accordance with Company policy; Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate./li liConducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel./li liMaintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift; Conducts narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policies and procedures./li liProvides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility./li liWorks collaboratively with peers and other team members./li liMaintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families./li liReports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately./li liUtilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility./li liObserves and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed./li liAssists residents with swallowing difficulty with eating./li liResponds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner; Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse and /or Wellness Director./li liUnderstands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules./li liEnsures cleanliness of residents' rooms and promptly reports all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor./li liDocuments provision of services on company forms./li liOperates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone./li /ul pstrongNon-Essential Functions of the Certified Medication Aide/strong/p ul liProvides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other wellness associates as needed./li liParticipates in and supports the resident-centered activities program./li liCares for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids./li liCompletes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms./li liWashes residents’ laundry as needed./li liEscorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs./li liAssists residents with personal correspondence/telephone use when requested./li liConducts room checks and resident rounds./li liMonitors for environmental safety hazards./li liAssists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, assist with set-up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.)./li liAttends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services./li liUses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations./li liFollows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns./li liActs as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other visitors./li liDemonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents, and an understanding of the aging process./li liCollaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided./li liParticipates in projects or committees as assigned./li liPerforms related duties as assigned./li /ul pstrongKnowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience/strong/p ul liSatisfactory completion of state-required education/certificates/testing in relation to medication aides as well as the Company Medication Aide Skills Competency Checklist./li liAbility to read, write, and speak in English./li liBe in good physical health and free of communicable diseases; Lifting, bending, and pushing medication cart about residence is required./li liMust be able to lift 40 pounds./li liCompletion of drug testing and criminal background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor./li liExperience in Assisted Living preferred./li /ul