Med Tech CNA

Casual

Title: Medication Technician CNA

Status: Casual

Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Days Vary

Location: North Huntingdon

What does Redstone offer me?

• A shared Vision to be Difference Makers and World Changers for our residents, clients and the community.
• Redstone puts people before tasks; staff are connected and part of a team of caring, hard-working professionals!
• Comprehensive benefits including opportunities for Tuition Assistance, On-going Career Development and Employee Recognition Programs!

What will I do as an employee with Redstone?
As a Med Tech PCA, supporting the Redstone mission will include the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for the administration of medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Administers controlled substances according to facility policy. Completes narcotic count with oncoming licensed staff and verifies inventory by signatures of both licensed staff. Discrepancies are immediately reported to the supervisor as per facility policy.
• Reports any change in resident condition to the charge nurse immediately.
• Provides care and services to residents as defined by individualized care plans. Care and services include but are not limited to: ADL assistance, mobility assistance, positioning assistance and feeding assistance. Can be pulled to work as a nursing assistant due to staffing needs per supervisor discretion.
• Performs routine rounds on each resident upon arrival, through the shift and prior to departure.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
• Coordinates schedule for all ancillary services, schedule diagnostic testing and doctor appointments. Notifies residents/families/responsible party and nursing unit of scheduled appointments. Works in conjunction with Redstone Highlands' scheduler to adjust staffing for accompaniment of Redstone Highlands' staff with residents to their scheduled appointments. Schedules volunteers as warranted. Arranges for van/ambulance transportation as needed.
• Maintains records, such as medical charts, lab reports and correspondence that are kept at the nurses' station. Prints reports from the computer and files it with the resident's history or into appropriate workbooks.
• Collects all information required for a resident's chart and electronic medical record, arrange chart in proper sequence and files records in designated areas according to alphabetic or numeric filing systems. Coordinates and assembles records as requested for residents/families/insurance/legal requests under the direction and coordination with the Risk Management division.
• Assists with printing and distribution of mini care plans and skin sheet/shower schedules or other schedules as needed.

What do I need for this role with Redstone?

• Successfully passed a medication administration course. Certificate must be in good standing
• At least six months of experience as a secretary in a medical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A CPR certification.
• A Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred).
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software for creating reports and correspondence.

What makes Redstone unique?

• Serving Westmoreland County since 1980, Redstone is a name people have grown to know and trust. We offer a full array of services for ages 55+ including Retirement Living, Personal Care, Long Term Care & Rehabilitation, and Redstone@Home Hospice, Home Care & Home Health Services.
• A non-profit faith-based organization, Redstone employs a philosophy based upon a ministry of caring and treating each resident with respect and dignity.
• Our collaborative approach modeled by our Leadership reflects our Core Values: Respect, Quality, Truth, Teamwork, Life Balance and Life-Long Learning.

Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare and its Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows a practice of affirmative action in promoting equal employment opportunity. Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare and its Affiliates do not discriminate on actions involving recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment and promotion.

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