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Medication Technician - Labor Pool, Assisted Living - Newport News
The Medication Technician is responsible for administering medications and treatments according to protocol while monitoring resident vital signs and weights. They must report changes in resident conditions to nursing leadership and maintain the organization of the medication room.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a valid CNA and Medication Aide certification from the Virginia Department of Health Professions. CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications are required within 30 days of hire, and a high school diploma is preferred.
high schoolprofessional certificateInventory ManagementConfidentialityMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringVital Signs MonitoringPatient DocumentationPersonal CareNutrition Support
Job description
Newport News, Virginia Overview Works under the supervision of Nursing Supervisor/Manager and is ultimately responsible to the Director of Assisted Living.
CMT/CNA 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, vitals, 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 protocol Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee’s information Maintains the cleanliness, organization, and restocking of the Med room and Med cart Obtains accurate vital signs and weights Reports 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 staff Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred) Experience Less than 1 year (Preferred) Licenses and Certificationsf Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) Medication Aide - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) First Aid - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) Food Handlers Card (FH) - VA State - ANSI-approved Food Handlers certificate program (Preferred) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.
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