MNA PT/FT

Come join our growing community!

JOB SUMMARY: The MNA is responsible for the safe administration of medications, treatments and resident care duties in accordance with established policies and procedures, state and federal regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Medication and Treatment Administration

• Administer medications and treatments as assigned within the scope of practice, following the five “R”s: right resident, right time, right medication, right dose, and right route.
• Take and record vital signs as ordered or otherwise necessary.
• Monitor self-medication program of residents when ordered by the physician, or assigned by the nurse.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures to protect resident and employee from exposure risk.
• Notify a supervisor, at once, of any noted adverse reaction of medication or awareness of medication error.
• Pass medications, staying with each resident until the medication is consumed.
• Maintain upkeep and cleanliness of med carts and medication room.
• Responsible for recording and/or restocking of medications from pharmacy after receiving proper instructions. Responsible for counting, locking, and storing narcotics.
• Responsible for ordering new, routine, and cycle fill medications as ordered by physician.
• Gathers and records I & O’s.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Resident Care Services

• Fill out Incident Report for resident and or staff when an incident occurs on shift and contact supervisor on duty.
• Become familiar and adhere to each resident’s individual service plan and assist in all care as needed.
• Assist with resident activities, encourage, remind, and assist residents to participate in activities.
• Assist with cleaning (or disinfecting) resident assistive appliances and/or equipment, as needed.
• Practice proper body mechanics when lifting and follow safety guidelines according to community policies and procedures.
• Dispose of any biohazard waste according to OSHA regulations and company policies.
• Carry out all resident care duties following Universal Precautions with appropriate application and removal of personal protective equipment.
• Answer and respond immediately to resident calls for assistance.
• Assist nurse with resident transfer or transportation arrangements.

Documentation and Communication

• Take and receive report from out/in going nurse or MNA.
• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential resident medication, treatment, and care records, according to company policies and procedures.
• Notify the supervisor on duty immediately when a resident becomes severely ill, injured, or presents with a change of condition.
• Notify supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the residents’ family members.
• Report immediately to supervisor any employee incident/injury.
• Communicate as needed with physicians, families, and other appropriate parties, concerning resident status, changes in status, need for appointment, etc.
• Report immediately any safety concern.

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Full time and Part time schedules require every other Saturday and Sunday, Per diem schedules require one full weekend per month

EDUCATION:
High school graduate or GED. MNA license by State of NH required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $32