Certified Nurse Aide - MA Evening Shift

• Base Pay $22.52 - $26.44 / Hour
• Job Category Assisted Living, Nursing
• Industry Assisted Living, Nursing, Continuing Care Retirement Community
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

• Name Kelly Suter
• Email ksuter

The Certified Nurse Aide - Medication Aide is a primary caregiver in assisted living responsible for administering medications in accordance with Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Regulations and Westminster Canterbury Richmond policies while providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).

Med Tech and C.N.A. license required.

Full Time, 3 pm - 11 pm (4 days a week and every other weekend)

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

• A comprehensive benefits package
  including health, vision, dental and life insurance, 403B retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage.
• Work Life Balance:
  Full time/Day hours!Plus,you’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
• Amenities!Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount. For
  both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance:We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for
  both full and part-time employees!
• Paid Time Off:Can
  be earned byboth full and part-time employees!
• Tired of Student Loans??? Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement

The hiring range for this position is $22.52 to $26.44. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Administer medications to ensure residents receive medications as prescribed by physician and document accordingly
• Assist residents with ADLs (bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, eating/feeding, bowel control, bladder control) and document the care provided promoting a resident’s independence and ensuring appropriate hygiene
• Assist residents with IADLs (meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, money management) supporting a resident’s independence and quality of life
• Assist with serving meals in the dining room to provide adequate nutrition and a resident-desirable social experience
• Monitor and document resident’s vital signs, intake/output, weights and blood sugars as necessary and report findings to nurse in charge for appropriate follow up care
• Adhere to the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and report concerns or suggestions for changes/additions to nurse in charge and/or manager
• Observe residents for changes in mood, behavior, affect, cognition and physical changes and report to nurse in charge and/or manager immediately
• Document accurately, communicate effectively, maintain resident safety and report any significant changes to appropriate nurse
• Transport residents to various appointments and activities ensuring appropriate medical and personal commitments are met
• Adhere to change of shift procedure, which includes narcotic count, to meet regulatory compliance and communication regarding pertinent resident information to ensure residents receive continuity of care
• Maintain appropriate VDSS educational compliance
• Document care provided using medical documentation systems
• Ability to walk, stand, reach, bend and squat frequently,lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance.
• Ability to walk, reach, bend and stoop frequently and stand for up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to push medication carts and occupied wheelchairs
• Must be caring and compassionate with a willingness to help others
• Able to work within a team to achieve common goals
• Knowledge of validation therapy
• Knowledge of a continuing care retirement community…