Medication Assistant CNA (Healthcare)
Job Title: Medication Assistant (CNA) - Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Mountain View Post Acute, Ellensburg, WA
Salary: Varies on experience $20 - $24
Day Shift (6AM - 2PM) Monday - Friday
Why Choose Mountain View Post Acute:
- Competitive pay and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Comprehensive training to help you succeed and grow in your role.
Primary Job Duties:
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as directed under RN direct supervision
- Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
- Note and report errors in the administration of medications Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
- Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
- Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
- Monitor patient vital signs, report changes to the nursing staff, and assist with documentation.
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and repositioning of residents to maintain comfort and prevent injury.
- Other direct care and administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Current CNA certification in Washington State is required .
- Current Medication Aide Endorsement having successfully completed a state approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with state laws is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare setting preferred.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.
- Ability to handle physically demanding tasks and assist with patient mobility.
- K nowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements.
- CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.
