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Position Title: CNA/Med Tech
Department: Briarwood Health Center
Schedule: PT/PRN Sun-Tue evenings
Pay: $26-$33.75 DOE Shift/weekend differentials
Who we are:
Nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain is a senior living community in Issaquah, Washington unlike any other in the East Seattle area: Timber Ridge at Talus. When our community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors aren’t visiting other parts of the world, you’ll find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail or just enjoying the spectacular views. As the area’s first Silver LEED-certified Life Plan Community, our campus and natural setting reflects our residents’ love of the Pacific Northwest. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician to work in our Briarwood Health Center. If you’re looking for a different perspective on senior living come join us today!
You will enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Now Offering DailyPay!
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account
- Employee assistance program
- PTO and eight paid holidays
- Pet insurance and employee discounts (including wireless plan and retail discounts)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free Lyft rides if needed, to and from the Issaquah Transit Center.
- Free Underground parking
- Free meals
- Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
- You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment.
Who you are: - Successful completion of a State-approved geriatric nursing assistant training program. (CNA License)
- Medication Technician Certification required.
- Prior geriatric nurse aide experience is preferred.
- Registration with State registry required.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
- Positive and professional work demeanor required.
- Minimum on (1) year experience in Nursing experience in assisted living, memory care preferred.
General Summary:
The Certified Medication Aide assists with the administration of medications under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Assists licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Certified Nursing Assistant Duties:
- Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.
- Gives treatments, perform tests, carry-out procedures and collect specimens as instructed.
- Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens when indicated.
- Transfers, transports and escorts residents as needed.
- Answers signal lights promptly.
- Changes bed linens, makes beds and keeps rooms clean and orderly.
Certified Medication Aide Duties:
- Safely prepares, administers, and charts oral, topical, and suppository drugs. The medication aide who prepares the medicine administers same.
- Checks and prepares each does immediately preceding administration.
- Follows administration protocols.
Other Duties:
- Maintains safe and sanitary workstations and equipment.
- Encourages independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs and rehabilitation.
- Attends in-service training and education sessions when assigned.
- Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting. May be exposed to blood and body fluids which may contain HIV and/or HBV. Must be able to transport residents via wheelchair, gerichair, or shower chair, pushing up to 150 pounds unassisted. Must be able to transfer, life, turn, and position a resident weighing over 125 pounds. Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the workday. May be subjected to offensive odors and/or combative behavior. Must be able to reach up to a level of six feet. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to push a dietary cart up to 40 pounds unassisted.