Liberty Cares with Compassion….

LIBERTY SENIOR LIVING is currently seeking an experienced:

MEDICATION TECHNICIAN TRAINEE (CNA)

JOB SUMMARY:

• Responsible for working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), providing consistent and continuous assistance and care to residents, while completing the required Medication Technician coursework and passing the Medication Technician test within 90 days of hire.
• Upon successful completion and validation, the employee will transition to the Medication Technician position and begin providing medication administration for assisted living residents in assigned areas in a timely manner, following all policies and procedures of the Medication Administration guidelines.
• The employee must complete all the following within 90 calendar days of the date of hire:
  • Enroll in and attend the state-approved Medication Technician/Aide course, including all classroom, skills lab, and clinical or supervised practice hours required by the state of practice.
  • Complete all coursework, assignments, and skills validations by the required deadlines.
  • Pass the Medication Technician test (written and/or skills competency, as required by the state of practice).
  • Submit proof of course completion and passing test results to the Director of Nursing or Director of Resident Care Services immediately upon receipt.
  • Complete the Community’s Medication Administration policy and procedure orientation and any facility-required competency validation before administering medications independently.
• Until the course is completed, the test is passed, and the Community has verified the employee’s eligibility and competency, the employee will not administer medications independently and will work in the CNA role. Any medication-related tasks during training will be limited to supervised practice allowed by state regulations and Community policy.
• If the employee does not complete the course and pass the test within 90 days of hire, the employee will not advance to the Medication Technician position. Management will determine whether the employee may continue in a CNA position, based on community needs and policy.

Certified Nursing Assistant Duties While in Training:

• Perform job duties ethically and morally; practices good leadership skills.
• Assists residents with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and all ADLs needed during the shift.
• Takes and records vital signs per policy and/or as directed.
• Assists residents in and out of bed as needed; turns and repositions residents per Facility policy.
• Transfers residents using equipment/additional staff as per plan of care.
• Assists with oral hygiene including denture care when getting up in the morning, after meals, at bedtime, and/or when needed.
• Answers call bells promptly following Facility policy.
• Assists residents to bathrooms as needed or assists with bedpan or urinal; empties catheter bags at the end of shift and records output on the appropriate record.
• Assists with rehabilitation programs such as ambulation, bowel and bladder retraining, grooming, etc.
• Completes resident care records at end of shift, including accurate I and O.
• Collects urine or stool specimens as directed.
• Changes linen on beds with bath schedule and/or PRN; rinses personal clothing, sheets, etc. if soiled before placing in the appropriate laundry barrel.
• Keeps resident unit/halls clean and neat; keeps bedside tables, chest of drawers, and closets clean, neat and organized (including clothing).
• Assures residents have fresh ice water by refilling pitchers with ice and/or water at least once every shift; cleans water pitchers, cups, bedpans, and urinals per schedules.
• Cares for and cleans nursing equipment (BP equipment, thermometers, etc.).
• Keeps a clean towel and a clean washcloth for each resident in bathrooms at all times; empties trash and linen containers every shift and replaces plastic bags in containers.
• Follows restraint policy, including release.
• Assists with post-mortem care when needed.
• Timely communicates the resident's needs and changes of condition to the nurse on duty; reports immediately any changes in resident's status.
• Reports at end of shift to oncoming CNA’s while completing walking rounds.
• Maintains residents’ self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety.
• Communicates with residents, families, friends, and visitors appropriately.
• Works consistently and dependably as scheduled following all policies and procedures of the company.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Director of Nursing, Director of Resident Care Services, or supervisor in charge.

Medication Technician Preparation:

• Attend all scheduled Medication Technician classes, skills labs, supervised practice sessions, and testing dates.
• Study and prepare for the Medication Technician test, including the Medication Administration policies and procedures manual.
• Learn and observe the process of receiving physician orders, documenting orders, ordering and receiving medications, and administering medications as directed in the Medication Administration policies and procedures manual.
• Learn proper documentation of medication administration in the EMR.
• Learn the procedures for reporting medication errors immediately, and for counting controlled substance medications and following proper sign-in, sign-off procedures when changing shifts.
• Maintain standard precautions, observe infection control practices and hazardous chemical procedures.
• Meet with the supervisor as scheduled to review training progress and discuss any barriers to completing the course or passing the test within 90 days.
• Notify the supervisor immediately of any scheduling conflict, failed assessment, or other issues that may affect the 90-day timeline.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be listed in good standing with the state of practice’s nurse aide or health care personnel registry and/or licensure verification board with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation.
• Must meet all state of practice requirements for ongoing training (i.e., CPR certification, minimum annual hours of in-service training for registry compliance for the position).
• Must be willing to care for geriatric patients and have a genuine concern for their welfare.
• Must be willing to receive, understand, and follow orders.
• Must be willing to work and cooperate well with other care team staff, other departments, and families and visitors.
• Must be kind and respectful to residents, staff, and visitors.
• Must be able to use equipment without jeopardizing the safety of self, others, or equipment and use supplies safely and economically.
• Wears an approved uniform or approved dress code and name tag.
• Demonstrates a neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Must read, know, and follow personnel, department, and community policies and procedures.
• Must attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required by the Community.

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Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.