PRN Certified Medication Aide at St Joseph Village – COPPELL, Texas

St. Joseph Village is hiring immediately PRN Certified Medication Aides.

Salary starting at $18 hr. DOE

3 PRN positions available various hours.

6am -2pm

2pm -10pm

10pm -6am

Weekends

PRN position hours would be as needed. Typically a 1-2 days notice for additional help on a specific day. Hours can vary each time.,

Evening and weekend help - calendars are made a month out, so you may have notice weeks in advance.

Longer coverage needs for PRN CMA - known teammate vacations/leaves.

No guaranteed weekly hours; however it is typical to have hours each month due to staffing needs.

Ideal candidates could be retirees, part-time workers, or anyone looking for extra hours. And are available with short notice for days and some evening/weekend needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas Medication Aide and CNA certification

Ability to organize workflow and document timely and accurately

Ability to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing work in association with staff and residents

Ability to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes

Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle confidential information, use judgment and make decisions

Ability to work independent of close and constant supervision

Ability to work in Memory Care

Ability to perform Essential Duties

Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, people with disabilities and hospice patients

Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements

Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and Employee Responsibilities

Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Models a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers

Ensure resident/patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards

Maintain good attendance record

Prepare, administer and promptly document routine medications per state regulations

Administer the right medication to the right resident, at the right time, right dosage and right route

Ensures clinical observations are made prior to and after medication as indicated, i.e. obtain b/p, pulse, check edema as indicated and document results, monitor for adverse reactions

Communicate change of condition to charge nurse that requires PRN medication prior to PRN administration

Follow proper infection control techniques during medication administration and other resident care procedures

Ensures an adequate amount of fluids is given with meds and supplemental feedings are given as ordered

Assist with meal service and feeding residents as assigned or needed

Document meal % intake and offer substitutes to residents with less than 50% consumed if applicable

Uses equipment correctly and safely during the preparation of medications and resident care procedures

Keep medication cart clean and locked when not being utilized

Utilize time between medication passes efficiently

Communicate orders to prevent running out of medication to Clinical Coordinator

Inventory drugs to ensure meds are re-ordered and received in a timely manner

Assist in ADL care of residents as needed

Maintain security and count of narcotics

Assist in the monitoring of emergency and safety equipment on the assigned unit

Assist in the monitoring of the CNA flow sheets to ensure proper documentation guidelines and report lapses to Unit Manager

Assist in the follow-up of quality improvement issues as indicated

Gather D/C medications for destructions per policy and procedures, document on appropriate forms and give to Charge Nurse.

Other duties as assigned