Walworth County, WI · 6 hours ago
Certified Medication Assistant - Full-Time, PM Shift - $2 shift diff / $2 weekend premium
Elkhorn, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.03/hr - $28.06/hr
2+ years expWalworth County is seeking a Certified Medication Assistant to work at the Lakeland Health Care Center. The role involves preparing, administering, and recording medications for residents under the supervision of licensed nurses, while also providing personal care and support to enhance the quality of life for elderly residents.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Maintain in-depth knowledge of medication actions, medication effects on body systems and side effects from medication in relation to geriatric residents
Administer and document scheduled medications prescribed for routine administration according to established LHCC medication administration policies and procedures
Understand and effectively carry out verbal and/or written instructions
Recognize changes in residents’ conditions and effectively communicate those changes to the Unit RN or LPN
Take and record resident’s blood pressure and pulse as scheduled and in conjunction with prescribed medication therapy and subsequently report any significant changes compared to the prior reading to the Unit RN or LPN
Report changes in resident's physical and/or mental status to the Unit RN or LPN immediately
Provide personal hygiene including oral care, bathing, hair shampooing, shaving, skin care, nail care, and hand washing as well as assisting with toileting including bowel and bladder retraining and perineal care
Assist/perform resident mobility transfers, ambulation, position changes and range of motion
Serve resident meals and assist resident during meals
Interpret modified diet menus and prepare accordingly
Clean and sanitize food preparation utensils, dishes, equipment and resident serving/dining areas
Monitor refrigerators for proper labeling, dating, storing, rotating and use of foods
Order food supplies from the main kitchen
Employ appropriate assistive equipment such as gait belts, mechanical lifts and correct body mechanics when lifting, positioning and/or transferring residents and/or their belongings
Document cares given such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, intake/output and ambulation on flow sheets, target behavior forms, nutritional intake sheets, and required electronic charting
Assist residents in maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of resident's rooms including making beds and disposing of soiled linens and clothing
Review Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Summary Cards for assigned residents daily and discuss suggested changes with Nurse Manager as needed as well as assist with pre-staffing information collection
Help to establish/update plans of care (Kardex) for residents by communicating with the Unit Manager and members of the interdisciplinary team
Use standard precautions for infection control as well as using isolation techniques, including the use of a particulate mask
Perform simple treatments as assigned by the Unit RN or LPN within the limits of ability, training and guidelines of the Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter HFS129
Participate in at least twelve (12) hours each year of inservice education programs to increase knowledge and skills as requested to maintain certification on the Wisconsin State Registry as well as attend mandatory in-services
Obtain four (4) hours of Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) in-service instruction per year
Deliver care in compliance with the Resident Bill of Rights by maintaining confidential resident care information and respecting residents’ rights and privacy
Assist with orientation of new CNAs on the unit as necessary
Assist with CNA student clinical experience
Communicate problems or concerns with team members to assure issues affecting resident care outcomes or general operations of the facility are handled efficiently
Respond to emergency situations per LHCC Emergency Response Plan
Respond to resident emergencies such as bleeding, falls, seizures and choking per policies and procedures
Assist with post mortem care
Assist with the admission of new residents
Label residents’ personal items
Participate in Quality Improvement activities
Assist residents to get ready for medical appointments
Assist residents to safely board the transportation vans. Monitor positioning and safety of residents during transport
Assist residents at the appointment site. Upon return to the facility, assist resident back to their room and help with ADL’s, as needed
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent competencies, and two to three years of relevant prior experience
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic arithmetic skills is required
Ability to perform manual tasks associated with personal care of elderly
Knowledge and understanding of Resident Bill of Rights
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good oral and written communication skills
Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification, and on State Registry for Nursing Attendants
State of Wisconsin Medication Administration Certification
Criminal background check free of convictions of abuse of individuals or misappropriation of property while in a formal caretaking setting
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
LTD Insurance
Vision Insurance
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS
WORKERS COMPENSATION
DIRECT DEPOSIT
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
JURY DUTY
MILITARY LEAVE
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Company
Walworth County, WI
Walworth County, located in southeastern Wisconsin, is one of the oldest and wealthiest counties in the state.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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