CNA Other

Job Description

The Medication Tech  / CNA @ The Cardinal at North Hills is responsible for the delivery of quality care by encouraging independence and ensuring each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being.

 

 

Medication Technician **Must have a CNA certification**

 

 

Part Time: 1st (7a-3p)  2nd (3p-11p) 

 

** Pay Range $21/hr - $23 +/hr (MT/CNA Combo)

 

 

  • CNA: must be licensed in North Carolina verifiable through online registry
  • MT:  must be a licensed Medication Aide verifiable through online registry
  • Must be able to provide certificate of completion of 10-hour and 5-hour or 15-hour Medication Technician Certification course (we will certify after 90 days of solid employment)

 

What will I do every day as a MT? 

  • Observe residents for any changes in condition and report to supervisor
  • Assist residents with simple requests as needed
  • Document and report changes of condition
  • Provide medication set up and assistance
  • Log in medications from pharmacies, verify physician’s orders and communicate any concerns
  • Track all medications and re-order as needed
  • Track residence vital signs, diabetic testing and/or insulin injection, ambulation, etc.

 

 

What will I need to be successful in this role?

  • Bring a smile to work every day
  • Be a great team player
  • Be a high school graduate   
  • Have a completed a Nursing Assistant course (State approved, if required)

 

Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?

  • Must be 21 years of age (or meet state requirements)
  • Have current First Aid and CPR certification
  • Have completed the required training, and/or certification (according to state) for assisting with medications
  • CNA if required by state

 

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

  • Competitive pay
  • A free meal per shift
  • Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
  • Matching 401k (Full-time only)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
  • Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

 

 

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates.  Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.

 

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process, which includes successfully passing a drug screen, a job specific-related physical, a TB test, and a background check. If selected for employment, the company will cover the cost of these pre-hire requirements

 

 

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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