Certified Nurse Aide - Med Tech Day Shift

Certified Nurse Aide – Medication Aide – NEW INCREASED WAGES!

At Westminster Canterbury, we truly value our caregivers and the exceptional care they provide to enhance the resident experience. We've implemented a NEW WAGE scale to recognize the vital contributions and reward the dedication our compassionate team members exhibit every day.

Full Time, 7am- 3 pm (4 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!

• 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 school age virtual learning classes 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!

• 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 walk, reach, bend and stoop frequently and stand for up to 4 hours at a time
• 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 validation therapy
• Knowledge of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)
• Knowledge of Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Assisted Living Regulations

• 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

• 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…