Job description

Work on our beautiful campus, with caring professionals. Excellent ratios and wonderful residents are just part of what Westminster Canterbury Richmond can offer! We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

The Certified Nurse Aide - Medication Aide is a primary caregiver in assisted living responsible for administering medications in accordance with Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Regulations and Westminster Canterbury Richmond policies while providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).

Gated Community + 24 Hour Security + Free, Covered Parking

Full Time, 7 am to 3 pm (5 days a week and every other weekend)

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

- Build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities - Notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service - Assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile - Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day

- Participates in the development of the Individualized Service Plans (ISP) and monthly updates

- Responsible for their designated group of residents during the shift, knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.

We offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental and life insurance, 403B retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage.
• Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! Plus, you’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
• Amenities! Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with a generous employee discount. For both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
• Tired of Student Loans??? Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Administer medications to ensure residents receive medications as prescribed by physician and document accordingly
• Assist residents with ADLs (bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, eating/feeding, bowel control, bladder control) and document the care provided promoting a resident’s independence and ensuring appropriate hygiene
• Assist residents with IADLs (meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, money management) supporting a resident’s independence and quality of life
• Assist with serving meals in the dining room to provide adequate nutrition and a resident-desirable social experience
• Monitor and document resident’s vital signs, intake/output, weights and blood sugars as necessary and report findings to nurse in charge for appropriate follow up care
• Adhere to the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and report concerns or suggestions for changes/additions to nurse in charge and/or manager
• Observe residents for changes in mood, behavior, affect, cognition and physical changes and report to nurse in charge and/or manager immediately
• Document accurately, communicate effectively, maintain resident safety and report any significant changes to appropriate nurse
• Transport residents to various appointments and activities ensuring appropriate medical and personal commitments are met
• Adhere to change of shift procedure, which includes narcotic count, to meet regulatory compliance and communication regarding pertinent resident information to ensure residents receive continuity of care
• Maintain appropriate VDSS educational compliance
• Document care provided using medical documentation systems
• Ability to walk, stand, reach, bend and squat frequently, lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance.
• Ability to push medication carts and occupied wheelchairs
• Must be caring and compassionate with a willingness to help others
• Able to work within a team to achieve common goals
• Knowledge of Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Assisted Living Regulations

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Certificate to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide in the State of Virginia in good standing
• Registered to practice as a Medication Aide in the State of Virginia in good standing

Desired Education and Experience:

• One-year experience administering medications in assisted living facility
• Direct experience working with geriatric or cognitively impaired residents
• Dementia training
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certification

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence.

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.

Location: 1600 WESTBROOK AVE, Richmond, VA 23227

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Evening shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

License/Certification:

• Med Tech License (Required)
• C.N.A. License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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