Caregiver / Certified Medication Aide / CNA
Company: Five Star Residences of Dayton Place
Location: Aurora
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Five Star Residence of Dayton Place1950 S. Dayton St. Denver CO.
80247303-751-5150
At this time we are seeking a PT 24 hours weekly & a PRN, 0 hours
weekly -Caregiver, Medication Aide OR -CNA -to join our
team!Available shifts are Wed. Fri. & Sat. 6am-2pm OR Sat. Sun. -&
Mon. 10pm-6am OR any day 2-10pm. Compensation range is $16-18.00
hourly depending on experience and credentials.
ResponsibilitiesCaregiver:Gives report to the Nurse or designated
charge person at the end of the shift.Reports any changes to the
Nurse or designated charge person immediately for determination of
contacting the on-call Nurse.Reminding residents to take
medication, opening containers for residents, opening prepackaged
medication for residents, reading the medication label to
residents, observing residents while they take medication, checking
the self-administered dosage against the label of the container,
and reassuring residents that they have obtained and are taking the
dosage as prescribed.Supervise, assist or provide showers and
baths.Supervise, assist residents to dress/undress.Assure the
cleanliness and dignity of each resident.
Medication Aide/CNA:This is the job of the Medication Aide to
administer oral and external medications to residents under the
direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed
practical/vocational nurse.Follows current standards of hygiene,
safety and infection control when handling, storing and disposing
of medications.Administers medications within 60 minutes of
scheduled time.Takes and records vital signs upon administration of
medications when required.Recognizes the residents right to refuse
medication.Notifies the appropriate RN/LPN when making the decision
not to administer medication or treatment.Clarifies any order or
treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or
contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed nurse
(RN/LPN).Monitors residents who self-administer medications and
report deviation from the plan of care to the licensed or
registered nurse.Secures medication cart.Removes discontinued,
outdated or deteriorated drugs from inventory.Recognizes and
reports unsafe conditions for medication provision.Accurately
documents medication provision.Recognizes and reports general
reactions to medications.Recognizes the limitations of the
Medication Aide role.
Keywords: Five Star Residences of Dayton Place, Aurora , Caregiver / Certified Medication Aide / CNA, Other , Aurora, Colorado
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