St. Joseph Village is hiring immediately PRN Certified Medication Aides.
Salary starting at $18 hr. DOE
3 PRN positions available various hours.
6am -2pm
2pm -10pm
10pm -6am
Weekends
- PRN position – hours would be “as needed”. Typically a 1-2 days notice for additional help on a specific day. Hours can vary each time.,
- Evening and weekend help - calendars are made a month out, so you may have notice weeks in advance.
- Longer coverage needs for PRN CMA - known teammate vacations/leaves.
- No guaranteed weekly hours; however it is typical to have hours each month due to staffing needs.
- Ideal candidates could be retirees, part-time workers, or anyone looking for extra hours. And are available with short notice for days and some evening/weekend needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Texas Medication Aide and CNA certification
- Ability to organize workflow and document timely and accurately
- Ability to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing work in association with staff and residents
- Ability to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes
- Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information, use judgment and make decisions
- Ability to work independent of close and constant supervision
- Ability to work in Memory Care
- Ability to perform Essential Duties
- Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, people with disabilities and hospice patients
- Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements
- Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and Employee Responsibilities
- Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Models a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers
- Ensure resident/patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards
- Maintain good attendance record
- Prepare, administer and promptly document routine medications per state regulations
- Administer the right medication to the right resident, at the right time, right dosage and right route
- Ensures clinical observations are made prior to and after medication as indicated, i.e. obtain b/p, pulse, check edema as indicated and document results, monitor for adverse reactions
- Communicate change of condition to charge nurse that requires PRN medication prior to PRN administration
- Follow proper infection control techniques during medication administration and other resident care procedures
- Ensures an adequate amount of fluids is given with meds and supplemental feedings are given as ordered
- Assist with meal service and feeding residents as assigned or needed
- Document meal % intake and offer substitutes to residents with less than 50% consumed if applicable
- Uses equipment correctly and safely during the preparation of medications and resident care procedures
- Keep medication cart clean and locked when not being utilized
- Utilize time between medication passes efficiently
- Communicate orders to prevent running out of medication to Clinical Coordinator
- Inventory drugs to ensure meds are re-ordered and received in a timely manner
- Assist in ADL care of residents as needed
- Maintain security and count of narcotics
- Assist in the monitoring of emergency and safety equipment on the assigned unit
- Assist in the monitoring of the CNA flow sheets to ensure proper documentation guidelines and report lapses to Unit Manager
- Assist in the follow-up of quality improvement issues as indicated
- Gather D/C medications for destructions per policy and procedures, document on appropriate forms and give to Charge Nurse.
- Other duties as assigned
