CNA- Medtech

Description

Meadowcrest at Middletown

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.

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:
•  LLAM Certification
•  CPR Certification
•  First Aid Certification
•  Certified Nurse's Aid certification preferred
•  Other skills required:
•  Previous experience working with seniors preferred.
•  Must be 18 years of age.
•  Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
•  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
•  Ability to write in required logs and routine correspondence.
•  Ability to add and subtract whole numbers.
•  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
•  Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
•  Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
•  Responds promptly to resident needs.
•  Supports organization's goals and values.
•  Balances team and individual responsibilities.
•  Ability to make choices, decisions and act in the resident's best interest.
•  Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
•  Ability to handle multiple priorities.
•  Competent in organizational and time management skills.
•  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.
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