Medication Nursing Assistant

Portsmouth NH

Description

Immediate opportunities for  with  at Evolve at Rye in Rye, NH Sign on Bonus up to $1500 Offered! Evolve at Rye, Rye, NH is seeking a competent and compassionate Medication Aide (MNA) for their quaint, welcoming Mind and Memory Care Community.  Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available. Full-time:  2pm - 10pm Part-time:  6am - 2pm or 7am – 3pm Benchmark Senior Living is proud to offer a variety of benefits including: A great work environment, Benchmark was named a top workplace by the Boston Globe for 13 straight years Argentum, selected Benchmark’s Connect First Mind & Memory Care Program as one of the best in the country. Opportunities for professional development and career growth tracks where we promote from within Associate appreciation and recognition programs Referral bonuses Tuition reimbursement programs Group Insurance Rates, Health and wellness programs And so much more! Responsibilities for the MNA include: The Medication Aide will administer/assist with approved medication under the supervision of a nurse and may also serve as Lead Resident Care Assistant. You will build relationships with residents and their families and be expected to display an eager willingness to provide care and support for our residents as needed. Communication/Compliance/Safety Communicates questions, concerns, and/or discrepancies related to medication administration/assistance to Resident Care Director/Resident Care Nurse (RCD/RCN). Communicates any significant change of mental or physical status of resident to RCD/RCN. Documents administration/assistance on Medication Observation Record (MOR). Documents/ notifies RCD/RCN of administration/assistance of PRN meds Responsible for documentation on PRN meds and affect, as allowed per state regulations.  Resident Care • Able to properly and safely set up and administer/assist with medications as allowed by State Regulations. Able to properly chart medications administered/ assisted and immediately report to the nurse those medications not administered/ assisted for any reason. Answers emergency calls and attends to residents’ needs promptly Responsible for maintaining adequate supply of meds (ordering and reordering) Responsible for documentation of med administration/ assistance on MOR Responsible for administering/ assisting with medications as allowed by state regulations. May supervise resident who is self-administering injectable medications  Job Requirements Graduate of state approved training course in medication administration (per state requirements) Current NH state certification as a MNA / Medication Nursing Assistant (as required by state regulation) and ability to complete CPR certification within 6 months Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position highly desirable Experience with memory impairment or dementia, highly desirable Ability to pass state/federal criminal background check and BEAS Medication Aide (MNA)