CNA--Evening Med Aide Texas

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Department Staff

To follow facility policies and procedures to implement medication order; to administer medications in an accurate and timely manner.

Minimum requirements include the following:

• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification.

Certified in Texas as a medication aide

At least one year of experience in a long term care

Provides supportive services to nurse(s) and other staff as needed and performs duties as assigned.

Follows established standards to implement facility policies and procedures related to medication administration.

Obtain report from nurse being relieved and record sufficient information related to medicatioin administration.

Administer and document medicatioins to residents in an accurate, timely manner according to Dr. orders.

Monitor residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrences of adverse side effects and notify nurse of any issues.

May need to help perform nurse aide and restorative nurse aide duties when not administering meds.

Responsible for distribution and documentation of resident snacks and supplements ordered.

Attend staff meetings and in-services as required

Assumes responsibilities for compliance with federal, state and local regulations with assigned unit.

Performs comprehensive assessment of residents as assigned.

Promptly reports changes in residents condition to the charge nurse and takes follow up action as needed.

Follow facility discharge/transfer/ procedures related to medication transfer providers

Respond to residents call for assistance promptly

verifies accuracy of narcotic count, check emergency kit and exchange keys

Order, receive and store meds accurately and appropriately

Document resident progress as needed

Consistently work well with residents, nursing staff, Dr.'s, families, consultants, community agencies and ancillary service providers.

come to work clean, neat uniform and consistently present in an appropriate professional appearance.

Report to work as scheduled and demonstrate dependability and punctuality

Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor

Keeps nurse and supervisor informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform the work as assigned (i.e. resident refusal.

Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse and supervisor.

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the…