CNA - Care Center - Night Shift

PRN

Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

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The Medication Aide, under supervision of the charge nurse, provides assistance with distribution of medications to residents. Assists with Care Assistant responsibilities as needed.

12 hour shifts, every other holiday, and every 3rd weekend.

Certified Nurse Aide Certification preferred, but not required. Prefer high school diploma or GED. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

* Certified as a Medication Aide in the State of Iowa required.

Must follow the CDC legal and ethical guidelines set by the state, resident's rights, and organization for the distribution of medication to residents, and must be knowledgeable about the medication or research information.

• Know the special physical conditions of the resident that might affect how medication would react.
• Receives work assignments from Charge Nurse including assisting with medication pass, obtaining vital signs and blood glucose readings, and other duties within scope of practice.
• Stays current on resident care plans, reviews report sheets and new interventions at beginning of shift and as needed.
• Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc.