FREDERICKA MANOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IS HIRING
MEDICATION TECHNICAN or CNA - $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
FULL-TIME - NOC SHIFT - 10:30PM TO 7:00AM
$18.
73-$21.
44 PER HOUR
Contact Carina 619-587-0242
Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, and/or Director of Health Services, the Medical Technician/Caregiver is responsible for performing routine patient/resident care and med pass according to policies and procedures and within acceptable nursing standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
· Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
· Communicates with the residents health care providers, supervisor, family members/significant others, and the resident regarding health conditions and both prescription and non-prescription medication needs.
· Ensures that the available medications coincide with what the authorized prescriber (e.
g.
physician) has prescribed.
· Knows the basic rules and precautions of medication assistance.
Manages medications and assists the resident to self-administer medications.
· Follows infection control techniques in performing patient/resident care.
· Understands the guidelines for the proper storage, security and documentation of centrally stored medications.
· Follows the process used for medication ordering, refills and the receipt of medications from the pharmacy.
· Logs all medications on community-approved medication log when received.
· Destroys medications as needed and in accordance with state and community procedures.
· Documents all communication with prescribers, family/significant others, and the resident according to your community policy.
· Continual observation of each resident for potential adverse reactions to medications and/or signs/symptoms indicating the need for a change to the medication regime.
· May assist community with caregiver functions.
· Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy.
· Follows highest standards of cleanliness.
Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of medication.
· Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Wears safety equipment as required for the job.
Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.
· Attends all mandatory in-service meetings.
Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Current experience and/or training as a nurse’s aide.
Experience in long-term care community health, geriatric and/or rehabilitative aide desirable.
Must have CNA certificate if applying for CNA.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package and paid-time off for full time employees.
Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.
Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.
73 - $21.
44 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
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