What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Tech (CNA-M) position at Montello Manor/Commons?
Montello
Manor/Commons is a multilevel facility featuring 37 skilled and long term beds and 44 residential care beds. Montello has been providing
comprehensive, quality health care to the Central Maine area for over 50
years.
At Montello Manor/Commons we have designed an environment that allows residents to be as independent as possible. All the routines and comforts of daily living are in place, with professional support available 24 hours a day.
Our staff is committed to providing an environment that offers social, spiritual, recreational, culturally diverse preferences and educational opportunities, along with thoughtful assistance that is responsive to each person’s needs. We strive to make a positive, beneficial contribution to good health and want you to remain in control of your schedule and desired lifestyle. Our strengths reside in a long history of Skilled and Short-Term Rehabilitation experience, as well as Long Term Care & Nursing Services.
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
- Robust Shift differentials $2.00 - $6.00 / hour
- Paid time off
Salary : $2 - $6
