Newport News, Virginia Overview Works 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 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
- Attend and satisfactorily complete the Riverside Nurse Aide program and pass the NNAAP certification exam
Qualifications: 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) and
- 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) and
- First 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) or
- Personal Care Aide Certification Upon Hire (Required) or
- Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Upon Hire (Required)
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