CNA-Health Care

We are a skilled nursing facility looking for a dedicated and compassionate Certified Medication Aide to join the Paradigm Healthcare family!
Under the direction of a nurse, provide direct nursing care and prepare and administer oral, nasal, eye, ear, vaginal, rectal, topical, and/or other medications according to applicable state and federal regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment

• Ensure that medications are administered in a timely manner and if there must be a delay, document explanations for delays as necessary
• Document administration of medications and other tasks in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Follow appropriate infection control practices
• Keep medication cart clean, organized, stocked, and secured as directed
• Use medication cart and administer medication as directed and in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Perform resident care duties as assigned by charge nurse, including but not limited to transporting and transferring, restocking resident room, changing linen, properly positioning resident, bathing, assisting with bowel and bladder needs, assisting with dressing, assisting with eating and hydration, taking vital signs, and caring for resident as needed or directed
• Deliver care to residents following their plan of care in accordance with current physician's orders, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
• Provide care in a professional/courteous manner by ensuring the resident is approached in a kind, gentle and friendly manner
• Provide care in a manner that respect for the resident's dignity and privacy is consistently upheld
• Have knowledge of and utilize the facility's written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
• Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a nursing assistant in the State

• 2 years' experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred
• Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care preferred

Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet) required. Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe that by building an empowered team who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.