JOB TITLE
Certified Nursing Assistant / Medication Technician (CNA/MED TECH)
DEPARTMENT
Assisted Living Facility
REPORTS TO
Resident Care Coordinator
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt / Hourly
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists residents with activities of daily living as needed under the direction of licensed nursing staff in accordance with Lutheran Haven’s Mission. Utilizes safety measures in provision of care. Foster resident independence while supervising medication self administration, dining, etc. Observe, record and report residents’ physical and emotional conditions. Maintain a comfortable, and clean environment for the residents. Prevent spread of disease and infection by following established universal precautions. Attends staff meetings, classes and on-going in-service programs to improve knowledge and skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list is not intended to be comprehensive. It is an overview of the essential duties and responsibilities most important to being successful in the position. All tasks should be performed in accordance with facility policies and procedures, and all related local, state and federal law and regulations.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Actively supports Lutheran Haven’s Mission and Ministry.
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Demonstrate a willingness to be an effective team member fostering positive relationships within teams and with residents.
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Responds promptly to resident care needs
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Although encouraging resident independence, will assist as necessary with the following including, but not limited to:
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ambulation: getting in and out of bed, transfer techniques, walking with/without assistive devices; use of orthopedic appliances alone or with assistance
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dining: May serve and collect food trays.
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environmental needs: room temperature, safety, and appearance etc.
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personal needs: reading, writing, mail communication
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toileting care: clean clothes, personal grooming
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treatments and procedures when properly instructed: obtaining vital signs, weights, carrying out isolation techniques and procedures as directed.
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activity programs. communicate activities to residents regularly and assist with ambulation to activities as requested.
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Observe, record and notify appropriate individuals regarding resident abilities, health and well-being
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Follow incident report policies and procedures as they relate to employees and residents.
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Supervise self-medication administration. Ensure proper medications are available.
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Assist with resident transportation arrangements and preparing resident for off-site appointments. Records resident absence from facility as applicable.
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Assures that established infection control and universal precautions are maintained when performing duties.
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Attends mandatory in-services. Obtains the state required in-services per year.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas, as well as throughout the facility.
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Subject to frequent interruptions, as well as emotional resident, family member and other staff member situations.
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May be subject to falls, burns, and odors throughout the workday.
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May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
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Involved with residents, staff and visitors under stressful, varying conditions and circumstances. The noise level in the work environment is frequently moderate.
PHYSICAL EFFORT/REQUIREMENTS
Physical Category: Light- Physical Requirements:
Standing Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Walking Frequently
Lifting Occasionally, may exceed 50 lbs.
Carrying Rarely, may exceed 10 lbs.
Push/Pull Frequently, may exceed 100 lbs.
Bend/Squat Frequently
Twist Rotate Occasionally
Manual Dexterity Frequently, to operate equipment
Kneel Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Hearing Frequently – regarding safety alarms
Environment Inside 98%. May be exposed to hazards, i.e. fumes,
Dust gases, odors, radiation, blood, and body fluids.
REQUIREMENTS, SKILL, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
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Must have a current certification in the State of Florida as a nursing assistant or show proof of application for reciprocity from another state, or proof of application for test seat. Florida certification must be obtained within 120 days of employment.
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Must have 4 hour Medication Administration Certificate
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Must attend HIV/AIDS training per state regulations.
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Current CPR card is required.
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Demonstrates attention to detail.
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Must be able to :
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read, write, and speak effectively and understandably on the phone and in person to identify and meet resident needs and to follow written and oral instructions from supervisors.
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sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently throughout the workday.
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successfully complete all assigned job duties using time management skills or by seeking direction from licensed nursing staff.
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manage difficult or emotional resident/family member situations.
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understand and use universal precautions and appropriate protective measures, which are readily available to every employee, engaged in Category 1 tasks.
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honor Residents’ Rights policy at all times.
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attend and participates in in-services classes, on the job programs as scheduled and directed.
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maintain confidentiality of all resident information in accordance with HIPAA.
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follow facility safety program
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use reason even when dealing with emotional topics
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operate department equipment according to standard procedures.
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Willing to work overtime, on weekends, and in other positions when necessary.
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May be required to work during crisis situations such as hurricanes, floods, etc.
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Reports all accidents and incidents to supervisor as they occur.
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Be expected and required to perform any task in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner in accordance with established procedures.
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Assume accountability for data contained in the Employee Handbook.
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Any exposure to blood or body fluids that contain visible blood must be reported to supervisor on the shift in which the incident occurs.
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Be familiar with universal precautions.
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Understand that this position contains Category 1 tasks that my involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
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Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.
