What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Tech -CNA-M position at Katahdin Health Care?
A family-owned business since 1973, purchased in partnership by Ross care and First Atlantic Healthcare, Katahdin Health Care has offered quality care to the elderly in Millinocket, Maine and surrounding area communities. We have become well known for that care and we continue that tradition with pride. We have a 36-bed facility, that includes 12 Memory Care beds. We offer a range of services including: long-term care, skilled care, with physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Katahdin Skilled Nursing follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
Opportunities available for all levels of experience, including new grads!
CNA-Med Tech Job Summary
As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and service to our Residents is the primary responsibility of our Med Tech. The purpose of this position is to administer medications to each resident ensuring they receive the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being through the comprehensive assessment and plan of care. The CNA-Med Tech works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse as assigned and by State/ Federal regulations and facility procedures and reports observations to the licensed nurse on duty; maintains clean and orderly equipment for medication administration. Reports to Charge Nurse.
Responsibilities and duties include but not limited to:
- Administers routinely scheduled oral and topical medications according to physician order via scanning per policy to assigned residents
- Monitors and records vital sign according to physician orders and standards to practice
- Reports any unusual or unwanted medication side effects to Charge Nurse
- Maintains accurate documentation of all medications and treatments based on policy and best practices
- Assists Charge Nurse with returning, re-ordering, and destroying medications per facility policy
- Notifies Charge Nurse of any outdates medication and any projected shortage of medications or supplies
- Makes suggestions to resolve problems or streamline the medication system to Charge Nurse
Requirements:
- High School Graduate or GED
- Must be a graduate of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program and on the Maine CNA Registry
- Must be able interact our computer-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
As a member of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:
- Flexible Shifts
- Flexible Savings Account, including medical dependent care
- Shift differentials increase- $1.50
- Paid time off
