Job Description:

Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.Administer medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the charge nurse and the Director of Nursing. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.

Responsibilities:

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment
• Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed
• Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis
• Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information, as assigned
• Routinely turn and position residents, as necessary
• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment
• Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Current Nursing Assistant certification from state

• Current/active CPR certification, preferred

• Current Medication Aide Certification

• Education

  Entry Level (0-2 years)

• Experience

  High School Diploma/GED

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings

Location:

Lexington, NC