The general purpose of your job is to dispense medication to residents for self-administration as prescribed by the physician, to provide assistance to residents in their activities of daily living (ADLs), to perform various services in relation to the general upkeep and cleanliness of the buildings and equipment of Casa Convent, and to participate in the tasks required for the general running of t the household.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current Certified Nurse’s Assistant Certification (Preferred)
Med-tech certificate
1-year experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant and/or Medication Technician (preferred)
CPR and First Aid Certification and maintain current
At least 18 years of age
Meet required health screening, TB Clearance and Criminal record clearance and official state documentation to such
Valid California Driver License and ability to be insured (Preferred)
Speak, read and write English in a manner that can be clearly understood
Active (Serve Safe) State sanitary certification and minimum two hours of job-related continuing education per year
Skills and Job Requirements:
Successfully complete 24 hours of Medication Technician training- consisting of 16 hours of hands-on shadow training, which shall be completed prior to assisting with self-administration of medications, and 8 hours of other training or instruction, as described in 1569.69 Health and Safety Code within the first four weeks of employment
Prioritize and perform multiple assignments, including assisting with resident needs, under time pressure and deadlines with accuracy while maintaining a positive disposition
Work well independently as well as part of a team to accomplish deadlines and tasks requested by supervisor
Take responsibility for his/her actions
Training in conflict resolution, mediation, and handling difficult people
Converse with residents in a familiar and respectful manner that exhibits patience and tact
Keen awareness and observation skills to identify reportable changes in residents and/or their environment
Job Functions:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position, or in keeping with the individual’s skills and qualifications.
Duties and Responsibilities
Dispense medication to residents for self-administration as prescribed by the physician
Document all medication activity on record keeping tools required by organization’s practice in an accurate manner (without error) and with the most current information regarding each individual residents’ medications
Assist residents with personal care including, but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming and hygiene as indicated by the personal care plan
Assist residents with ambulation as indicated by the care plan
Assist with meal service both in the dining room and for meal tray delivery to individual rooms
Document all care rendered to residents on the appropriate/designated charts and forms provided
Report all changes in mental and physical condition, social behavior, and emotional or physical needs to Clinical Care Coordinator or Local Superior
Make regular rounds of building at designated intervals in order to monitor residents and safety of environment
May transport/escort residents to doctor’s appointments, ER, Urgent Care, religious, and social events
Prepare snacks for residents when requested by resident and assist in meal preparation according to menu instructions
Clean resident rooms and care areas as assigned according to facility guidelines and always maintain their orderliness at all times
Remove all waste, including infectious waste, from assigned area according to established schedule and proper infection control techniques
May perform general cleaning of public areas, common rooms, offices, hallways, rest rooms, elevators, outside corridors and stairways, balconies, patios, laundry rooms, and any other assigned area
Dusts, cleans, and polishes woodwork, furniture, fixtures, and equipment
Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping of floors
Cleaning of windows and glass
Complete a work order if special skill is needed for some types of maintenance needs
May restock personal hygiene paper products and soap dispensers in various locations throughout the facility
Observe and report all potential hazards to supervisor; perform any immediate action required within ability to prevent hazard actuation
Respond to emergencies, call 9-1-1 as appropriate and assist with evacuation in case of fire or emergency
Adhere to professional dress code that reflects the mission of Carmelite Sisters with excellent grooming and appearance
Follow all guidelines in the handbook and policies, as well as all safety procedures established by Carmelite Sisters.
Attend all in-services, meetings and other training required by this position
Encourage residents to participate in activities; prepare and lead activities as assigned
And any other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
Subject to difficult behavior from residents
Ambient temperatures that are higher than 74°F to preserve comfort of residents
Exposure to needles and bodily fluids
Be on feet for extending periods of time either walking or standing in one place
Intermittently walk the campus
Is subject to regular interruptions in request for assistance
Exposure to dust and chemicals that are potential irritants
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