Riverside Health System
Medication Aide - FT Evenings - Newport News, VA
Riverside Health System, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Newport News, Virginia
OverviewWorks under the supervision of Nursing Supervisor/Manager and is ultimately responsible to the Director of Assisted Living/Facility Administrator. CMT performs tasks essential to the direct care of the resident according to the facility policy and procedures, regulatory requirements defined by Department of Social Services for Assisted Living Facilities and Scope of Practice as defined by the Department of Social Services for Assisted Living Facilities and the Department of Health for SNFs and NFs. Responsibilities include, but is not limited to, medication administration, personal care, and nutrition support.
What you will do
Administers and documents the medications and treatments, according to the scheduled times, following the medication administration protocolMaintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee's informationMaintains the cleanliness, organization, and restocking of the Med room and Med cartObtains accurate vital signs and weightsReports changes in behavior, activities of daily living or other signs/symptoms of change in condition to nursing leader and/or provider as appropriate.Acts within the scope of Certified Nursing Assistant and Registered Medication Aide in Assisted Living.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other management staffAttend and satisfactorily complete the Riverside Nurse Aide program and pass the NNAAP certification examQualifications:
Education
High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)Experience
Less than 1 year relevant experience (Preferred)Licenses and Certifications
Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) within 120 Days (Required) andMedication Aide - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire (Required) andCPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required) andFirst Aid - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required)Direct Care Aide Certification Upon Hire (Required) orPersonal Care Aide Certification Upon Hire (Required) orCertified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Upon Hire (Required)
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.
OverviewWorks under the supervision of Nursing Supervisor/Manager and is ultimately responsible to the Director of Assisted Living/Facility Administrator. CMT performs tasks essential to the direct care of the resident according to the facility policy and procedures, regulatory requirements defined by Department of Social Services for Assisted Living Facilities and Scope of Practice as defined by the Department of Social Services for Assisted Living Facilities and the Department of Health for SNFs and NFs. Responsibilities include, but is not limited to, medication administration, personal care, and nutrition support.
What you will do
Administers and documents the medications and treatments, according to the scheduled times, following the medication administration protocolMaintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee's informationMaintains the cleanliness, organization, and restocking of the Med room and Med cartObtains accurate vital signs and weightsReports changes in behavior, activities of daily living or other signs/symptoms of change in condition to nursing leader and/or provider as appropriate.Acts within the scope of Certified Nursing Assistant and Registered Medication Aide in Assisted Living.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other management staffAttend and satisfactorily complete the Riverside Nurse Aide program and pass the NNAAP certification examQualifications:
Education
High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)Experience
Less than 1 year relevant experience (Preferred)Licenses and Certifications
Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) within 120 Days (Required) andMedication Aide - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire (Required) andCPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required) andFirst Aid - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required)Direct Care Aide Certification Upon Hire (Required) orPersonal Care Aide Certification Upon Hire (Required) orCertified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Upon Hire (Required)
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.